Snap-happy tourists cause Venice gondola to capsize
TL;DR
A gondola in Venice capsized after tourists from China ignored warnings to sit down and continued taking selfies, causing the boat to tip over. The gondolier was navigating the boat under a bridge, requiring passengers to be balanced and stationary. The tourists were rescued and taken to a nearby theater for assistance. Gondola tours in Venice had reduced their capacity in 2020 due to concerns about overweight tourists. No injuries were reported in the incident.
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