Officials search for vandal who carved into Rome's Colosseum.
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A tourist was filmed carving his name and that of his girlfriend in the wall of the Colosseum in Rome, resulting in hefty fines in the past. Italy's culture and tourism ministers have vowed to find and punish the culprit. This incident marked the fourth time this year that such graffiti was reported at the Colosseum. The tourist responsible risks $15,000 in fines and up to five years in prison. The incident has sparked outrage among visitors and officials, who are calling for respect for Italy's culture and history.
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