A 47 year-old American tourist based in Taiwan needed over 20 minutes of screaming agony for EMS to extricate him from the spikes on top of the Colosseum fencing in Rome last Friday. He required 80 stitches, suffered a pierced spine, and is in serious but stable condition after unsuccessfully trying to climb his way over the obstacle. I'm afraid there are no pictures nor video. Hopefully some images or video will be available for this epic yet traditional The Scene! You know me! I'm a sucker for ancient traditions! Feel free to insert your Vlad Țepeș or Caesar memes here!

nypost.com

Screaming US tourist impaled on Rome’s Colosseum fence while possibly seeking selfie in horrifying scene
An American tourist in Rome impaled himself on a metal fence at the Colosseum while possibly trying to take a selfie — screaming in pain as he was left helplessly dangling for more than 20 minutes.…
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