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Tourist Faces £168,000 Fine for Environmental Stunt in Spain

5/20/2025

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A tourist in Spain is facing a staggering £168,000 fine after tossing a rock into a gorge at Picos de Europa National Park, all for a social media stunt. The Spanish Civil Guard is investigating, highlighting the serious consequences of harming the environment and raising alarms about the safety of hikers and livestock in this breathtaking landscape.

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A tourist in Spain is facing a staggering £168,000 fine after tossing a rock into a gorge at Picos de Europa National Park, all for a social media stunt. The Spanish Civil Guard is investigating, highlighting the serious consequences of harming the environment and raising alarms about the safety of hikers and livestock in this breathtaking landscape.