In a breathtaking and audacious stunt, a climber was arrested by Paris police after attempting to scale the north face of the Eiffel Tower without any safety equipment on the final day of the Olympics. The incident occurred at approximately 2:45 pm when the climber was spotted making his way up the iconic structure, skirting the giant Olympic rings installed for the Games.
Bare-chested and without ropes, the climber quickly gained attention as onlookers captured the daring feat on video. In one clip circulating on social media, the climber, grinning and seemingly unfazed by the risk, is heard joking with bystanders, remarking, “bloody warm, innit?” as he was being escorted off the viewing platform by police.
Authorities responded swiftly to the situation, intercepting the individual mid-ascent and arresting him before he could reach the top. The motive behind the climb remains unclear, and the Eiffel Tower operator has not yet issued a statement regarding the incident.
The stunt briefly disrupted the otherwise festive atmosphere in Paris as the city celebrated the conclusion of the Olympics. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the risks involved in such reckless behavior, particularly in a city already on high alert due to the ongoing international event.
