A 40 -year -old American came close to death after a fall of several meters wanting to immortalize his visit to the ancient monument.
A drama in one of the most popular tourist sites in the world has plunged visitors into dread. On Sunday, an American tourist lost balance by climbing a balustrade of the Colosseum to take a photo, before falling violently on a metal fence. The stake pierced its back, seriously reaching its spine and its rib cage.
The witnesses, in shock, saw the victim remain suspended for several minutes in a critical position before the arrival of the help. The medical teams had to intervene with extreme caution to avoid aggravating their injuries during highlight. The particularly delicate operation lasted almost twenty minutes.
Transported in absolute emergency to a Roman hospital, the injured person underwent a major surgical intervention requiring no less than 80 stitches. Although his condition remains worrying, doctors have managed to stabilize it. This accident once again recalls the dangers of risky behavior to capture the perfect image in tourist places.
