Summary

A German tourist was arrested and attacked after climbing the Temple of Kukulcan at Chichen Itza, Mexico, during the spring equinox.

Video footage shows locals shouting insults and physically confronting the man as National Guard personnel detained him.

The temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, is off-limits to climbers due to preservation laws and safety concerns.

Violators face fines up to $16,000 and possible prison time.

The incident occurred amid a crowd of 8,000–9,000 visitors.

  • FlashMobOfOne
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    993 months ago

    I wish more people got their asses kicked for violating historic places and things.

    • @[email protected]
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      373 months ago

      Or, really, any stupid shit when visiting somewhere. I’d have loved it if that “influencer” that yoinked that wombat got flogged in the public square like she deserved.

      • @[email protected]
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        43 months ago

        Remember how a bunch of pissants from LA were damaging and even killing Joshua trees? I do, the trees still hunger for profligate blood.

      • @[email protected]
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        3 months ago

        Hang on. What?! I have to look this up now.

        Edit: I am so pissed now. Glad she’s left.