Man seen climbing up Eiffel Tower hours before Olympics closing ceremony
It was not immediately clear where he began his ascent but he was spotted just above the Olympic rings adorning the second section of the monument.
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It was not immediately clear where he began his ascent but he was spotted just above the Olympic rings adorning the second section of the monument.
The Eiffel Tower is typically open 365 days a year.
A man scaled a pillar of the iconic landmark early morning local time, BFMTV reported, citing police sources.
The body in charge of managing the Eiffel Tower said they would file a criminal complaint against the tourists.
The tower remains closed for the time being, according to BFMTV.
