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Intoxicated American tourists trapped overnight at Eiffel Tower, delay opening

  • Two intoxicated American men fell asleep at the top of the Eiffel Tower after excessive drinking.
  • The men were discovered by security staff before the tower opened to the public.
  • They were handed over to Paris police but fines were dismissed as no damage occurred.
  • As a result of the incident, the Eiffel Tower opened later than usual on Monday.
  • The men now face charges for trespassing on the historic monument.
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