Wild monkey captured in downtown Tokyo

Wild monkey captured in downtown Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - A wild monkey that had been wandering through the urban jungle is captured in the garden of the Tokyo American Club in downtown Tokyo on Aug. 14. The animal, that is a little excited but appears in good condition, has been receiving food from residents since being spotted in June perched atop a wall of a condominium.

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