Tourist Attacked by Locals After Climbing Forbidden Mayan Temple in Mexico
people.com
A German tourist was arrested and attacked by locals after he illegally scaled the side of the Temple of Kukulcan in Yucatan, Mexico — a popular landmark at spring equinox that has been named a UNESCO World Heritage site and is known as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.

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.

  • @[email protected]English
    37•3 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]English
      4•3 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]English
      2•3 months ago

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

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