August 11th 2024.
As the Olympic Games in Paris come to a close, the city is bustling with excitement and anticipation for the closing ceremony. However, amidst all the energy and preparation, a surprising and unexpected event occurred at the iconic Eiffel Tower this afternoon.
A shirtless man was spotted scaling the massive structure, causing quite a stir among French authorities. The famous landmark had to be evacuated, with police escorting visitors away from the area for safety. It is still unclear where the man began his daring ascent, but he was sighted just above the Olympic rings and the first viewing deck.
In a video shared on social media, a shocked eyewitness can be heard exclaiming, "There is a dude climbing the Eiffel Tower. He just passed the blue ring. I don't think he is wearing a shirt. Uh, that is crazy." The footage also shows the man effortlessly making his way up the tower in nothing but a pair of black shorts and shoes, without any climbing equipment.
The video, posted by Kevin Winston, quickly went viral with many amazed and concerned reactions from netizens. Some even joked that the man took the phrase "climb the Eiffel Tower" too literally. As a precaution, entry to the tower was closed and tourists were temporarily locked on the second floor before being allowed to leave after 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, as the incident unfolded at the Eiffel Tower, more than 30,000 police officers were deployed around Paris for the closing ceremony. France's interior minister, Gerald Darmanin, announced that about 3,000 officers will be stationed around the Stade de France where the event will take place. In addition, 20,000 police troops and other security personnel will be mobilised in Paris and the surrounding area to ensure safety on the last day of the Games.
Despite the unexpected disruption, the closing ceremony is still expected to be a spectacular event with performances from popular artists like Billie Eilish. For the latest updates on the Olympics and other events in Paris, follow The Agency on social media and sign up for daily push alerts. Stay tuned for more news and updates from The Agency.
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