An American tourist had a terrifying experience at the Colosseum in Rome when he climbed a spiked fence to take a photo and became impaled. The 47-year-old man, who lives in Taiwan, was trying to capture the perfect shot on Friday when he lost his balance and fell onto the sharp spikes.
Reports say that he screamed in pain for about twenty minutes before emergency responders arrived. They found him stuck and in distress. To safely remove him, he was given a sedative, and it took another twenty minutes to get him free from the spikes. Once he was released, he was rushed to a hospital where he underwent emergency surgery, receiving over 80 stitches.
Witnesses described the scene as horrifying. One person said they saw the man trapped and unable to free himself. The tourist was on vacation with family and friends at the time of the accident. Local police have not yet shared full details about the incident, but they did question him after he regained the ability to speak.
This incident raises questions about the rules and safety at popular tourist sites like the Colosseum. Just this year, another tourist faced serious penalties for carving names into the ancient walls, which could lead to five years in prison and hefty fines. Such acts of vandalism have been a growing concern, with many visitors disregarding the site’s rules.
As this story unfolds, it serves as a reminder of the importance of respecting historical landmarks and the potential dangers of seeking the perfect photo.
