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Viral Livestream of Intimate Activity at Yangmingshan National Park Prompts Copycat Visits and Police Investigation
5/19/2026, 11:49:42 AM
Live Broadcast of a Couple on a Picnic Table
A livestream camera in the Qingtiangang area of Yangmingshan National Park captured a couple engaging in sexual activity on a picnic table. The feed was streamed live on YouTube and quickly spread across social media platforms, drawing public attention.
Background and Timeline: Livestream, Social Media Spread, and Police Action
The livestream aired on a Friday, and within hours the video was shared widely online. By Saturday night, visitors gathered at the table to photograph, dance, and recreate the scene, prompting park staff to remove the table. The table was later repositioned by visitors. On the following Friday, Taipei’s Shilin Police Precinct announced identification of a male suspect and issued summons for questioning.
Key Figures and Groups: Park Management, Shilin Police Precinct, and the Identified Suspect
Yangmingshan National Park officials managed the livestream camera and attempted to control visitor behavior by moving the table. The Shilin Police Precinct conducted the criminal investigation, labeling the incident a possible violation of public indecency under Taiwan’s Criminal Code. The male participant has not yet appeared for questioning despite an initial agreement to do so.
Public Reaction and Criticism: Crowds, Noise, Costumes, and Wildlife Concerns
Large numbers of visitors assembled after the video went viral, forming nighttime gatherings that included dancing, glow-stick routines, and costumes ranging from maid outfits to dinosaur suits. Social-media users criticized the gatherings as “disturbing the animals” and as disrespectful to a protected natural area. Observers noted that the activity transformed the park site into a spectacle resembling an outdoor festival, raising concerns about noise, bright lights, and potential disruption to local wildlife.
Official Statements and Responses: Park Measures and Police Summons
Park staff reported that the table was removed on Friday afternoon to curb copycat behavior, but visitors restored it for photo opportunities. The Shilin Police Precinct stated that the couple is suspected of violating public indecency and related offenses. Police warned that failure to appear for summonses could lead to an arrest warrant.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Taiwanese people have a remarkable way of creating shared memories” — Social-media commentator
- “a tendency to unite over the most unexpected things.” — Social-media commentator
- “This is getting out of hand and is disturbing the animals,” — Social-media user
- “Authorities said the couple is suspected of violating public indecency and related offenses under the Criminal Code.” — Taipei Times report
What’s Next: Ongoing Investigation and Potential Arrest
If the identified suspect continues to ignore the summons, police indicated they will seek a warrant for his arrest. Park staff have continued to move the picnic table and manage visitor activity at the site.
