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The alarm was raised after a man with a 'large backpack' was seen ascending the famous attraction in Paris.
Anti-terror police supported by a helicopter could be seen at the Eiffel Towers after the terror alert happened at 9am.
A police source assisting with the evacuation of the tower said: "There's been a report of a man with a rucksack."
The tower has frequently been threatened by terrorist groups, including al-Qaeda and Islamic State (ISIS).
A police cordon was formed around the tower and tourists who had been queuing to get inside were moved to the banks of the nearby River Seine.
Security surrounding the Eiffel Tower has been stepped up since the Paris terror attacks in January.
Eiffel Tower Under Lockdown After Suspected Terrorist Seen Climbing It: Reports
Breaking News: Eiffel Tower Under Lockdown After Suspected Terrorist Seen Climbing It: Reports Eiffel Tower, the iconic landmark in Paris, is under lock down after a suspected terrorist was seen climbing the monument with a rucksack, say local media reports. The anti-terrorist police squad is at the spot, say reports. More details are awaited.
originally posted by: asen_y2k
a reply to: AdmireTheDistance
I think I read somewhere that it was a known terrorist. But I could be wrong.
originally posted by: AdmireTheDistance
originally posted by: asen_y2k
a reply to: AdmireTheDistance
I think I read somewhere that it was a known terrorist. But I could be wrong.
I hope so, otherwise this is just stupid.
originally posted by: asen_y2k
originally posted by: AdmireTheDistance
originally posted by: asen_y2k
a reply to: AdmireTheDistance
I think I read somewhere that it was a known terrorist. But I could be wrong.
I hope so, otherwise this is just stupid.
Very true. Being dark skin and carrying a bag can get you killed. Shot by police. This is becoming a very paranoid world.
"But as today’s hunt for the man continued, police did not rule out the possibility that he might be an extreme parachutist hoping to jump off the structure.
originally posted by: Cobaltic1978
a reply to: asen_y2k
A man was spotted with a Large backpack?
Yep, time to ban Backpacks, I think.
The landmark reopened after more than four hours, but the suspect was not caught and his whereabouts were still unknown.
There was speculation in the French media that the person in question may have been a parachutist seeking to jump from the 324-meter monument as part of an “extreme sport” act.
“It’s happened before,” said a police source. “The parachutist hides his kit the night before, and then gets into the tower and jumps off, while filming.” In 2005, a Norwegian tourist died while attempting the same jump.
PARIS: The Eiffel Tower was shut to all visitors on Sunday after three "terrorist suspects" with "large rucksacks" were seen ascending France's most popular tourist attraction.