- A man has been arrested after allegedly breaching the enclosure of Moo Deng, the pygmy hippo who became a global social media sensation, at Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Thailand.
- The Thai national reportedly entered the enclosure on Tuesday while a keeper was absent, approaching Moo Deng and her mother, Jona, while seemingly recording on a tablet.
- Security footage captured the man inside the enclosure for approximately one to two minutes before staff noticed him and contacted police.
- Police initially charged the man with trespassing, and he has since been released on bail, with the zoo confirming it will pursue all available legal avenues.
- Although the man did not attempt to touch them, Moo Deng and Jona were 'slightly startled' by the encounter and are now under veterinary observation, prompting the zoo to urge visitors to follow safety rules.
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