Wild scenes as shirtless man arrested for climbing the Eiffel Tower in Paris
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Dramatic scenes unfold from the Paris 2024 Olympics, as a British man scaled the Eiffel Tower, causing a major disruption during the closing ceremonies.
His daring stunt, performed without any safety equipment, led to a brief closure of the iconic landmark.
On Sunday afternoon, as the Olympic Games wrapped up, the Eiffel Tower became the site of an unprecedented event. The man, whose motivations remain unclear, decided to climb the tower using only his bare hands. This risky act prompted an immediate response from local authorities.
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"Around 2:45 p.m. (French time), an individual was spotted climbing the Eiffel Tower," detailed a police source. "The competent police services quickly intervened and apprehended him." - TVA Sports
«Some guy is climbing on the Olympic Rings at the Eiffel Tower. You can see him on the blue ring,» wrote one user on X.
Authorities took swift action, leading to the man's apprehension and temporary closure of the Eiffel Tower.
The incident has sparked an ongoing investigation into charges related to "endangering others and trespassing in a historic or cultural site."
Others have attempted to climb the 324-meter (1,062-feet) tall tower in the past. In 2019, the Eiffel Tower was evacuated when a man scaled its side, and in 2015, three individuals were seen climbing the landmark.
Given the risky nature of the climb, it's fortunate that the situation ended without further incident.
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Crazy scene: Shirtless man gets arrested for climbing the Eiffel tower
Crazy scene: Shirtless man gets arrested for climbing the Eiffel tower
Credit: TVA Sports and TVA Nouvelles
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Paris: un homme escalade la tour Eiffel avant d'être interpellé
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