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American Detained for Unauthorized Entry to Restricted North Sentinel Island

  • A 24-year-old American YouTuber, Mykhailo Viktorovych Polyakov, was arrested on March 31 for illegally entering North Sentinel Island, which is restricted to outsiders.
  • Polyakov attempted to visit the island on three occasions, driven by a desire for adventure and fascination with the Sentinelese people.
  • After landing, Polyakov left a can of Diet Coke and a coconut as offerings to the Sentinelese people, but received no response from the islanders and was later arrested by local authorities.
  • Indian police stated that Polyakov's attempt posed a serious threat to the safety of the Sentinelese and violated laws protecting indigenous tribes.
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Influencer’s attempt to give isolated tribe Diet Coke condemned

The influencer allegedly left a can of Diet Coke and a coconut on the shore before he was arrested.

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The Indian police arrested a youtuber who visited the forbidden island in the Indian oc and left a soda as an offering for isolated tribe.

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American YouTuber who left a Diet Coke can for a reclusive tribe on an island is arrested

Indian police arrested a 24-year-old American Youtuber who visited an off-limits island in the Indian ocean and left an offering of a Diet Coke can and a coconut.

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The Telegraph broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Wednesday, April 2, 2025.
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