Pakistan, April 7 -- An American YouTuber may face jail time for a reckless stunt on North Sentinel Island. Mykhailo Viktorovych Polyakov, 24, tried to interact with the Sentinelese people, an indigenous tribe that has long avoided contact with outsiders. His actions have raised serious concerns about the safety and survival of this community.

In March, Polyakov illegally approached the island by boat. He landed for about five minutes, leaving behind a coconut and Diet Coke can. He also blew a whistle and gathered sand samples while filming the entire encounter. Fortunately, he did not meet any tribe members. Indian officials arrested him quickly and are investigating the incident.

Access to North Sentinel is banned under Indian law to ...