Attempt to embrace Geneva fountain lands man in hospital

He first tried to press his face to the fountain nozzle, from which every second, 500 litres of water shoots out at a speed of 200 kilometres an hour, reaching a height of 140 metres

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A photograph taken on late May 18, 2023 in Geneva, shows the historic boat "Neptune" next to Geneva's landmark fountain "Jet d'Eau", as it takes part in a night-time light show. (AFP photo)
By NewVision Reporter
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A man in his 20s ended up in hospital after breaching the security perimeter around Geneva's famous Jet d'Eau and trying to embrace the powerful fountain, media reported on Wednesday.

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