A 47-year-old American tourist was severely injured after attempting to climb over a fence near the Colosseum in Rome on Friday.
The man fell and was impaled by the sharp metal bars, causing him to scream in pain and lose consciousness.
Emergency responders took 20 minutes to detach him and stabilize his injury, which was in his lower back.
He was then rushed to a hospital for emergency surgery, receiving 80 stitches.
The incident, witnessed by other tourists, was described as terrifying
, the Los Angeles Times has reported.
This is not the first time American tourists have been involved in troubling incidents at the Colosseum, which is a major historical site and UNESCO World Heritage location.
Written by B.C. Begley
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