In a daring and dangerous stunt, a shirtless man was apprehended after scaling the Eiffel Tower in Paris just hours before the Olympics Closing Ceremony. The incident unfolded on Sunday, just three hours prior to the highly anticipated event.
Viral footage captured the climber scaling the iconic structure, notably climbing just above the temporary blue ring of the Olympics logo affixed to the tower. The dramatic visuals have quickly circulated online, highlighting the perilous nature of the climb.
French authorities reported that the individual was first seen on the 1,083-foot-tall Eiffel Tower around 2:45 p.m. local time. Following the sighting, police swiftly evacuated visitors from the vicinity, with the exception of those on the second floor, who were delayed for an additional 30 minutes before being allowed to leave.
The exact starting point of the climber’s ascent remains unknown, but the individual has been taken into custody. Details surrounding the arrest are sparse, but authorities have confirmed that the climber was safely brought down.
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