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American Tourist Impales Himself on Colosseum Fence

A 47-year-old American tourist, also a resident of Taiwan, suffered a severe lower back injury after impaling himself on a fence near the Colosseum while attempting to climb it. Emergency responders sedated and extricated the man, who underwent surgery and received 80 stitches. This incident follows previous instances of American tourists damaging or disrespecting the historic site, highlighting ongoing concerns about visitor behavior. The man is expected to recover.

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German Tourist Attacked for Climbing Forbidden Mayan Temple

A German tourist was arrested at Chichen Itza in Mexico for climbing the Temple of Kukulcan, a UNESCO World Heritage site, during the spring equinox. The act was met with immediate public outcry and the tourist was subsequently assaulted by bystanders while being apprehended by the National Guard. Climbing the pyramid is illegal due to previous damage and safety concerns, resulting in potential fines and imprisonment. This incident follows a similar event in Japan where a tourist defaced a historical site.

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