Overview

• A group of tourists in Venice caused a gondola to capsize after ignoring the gondolier's instructions to sit down and stop taking selfies, resulting in all passengers falling into the cold canal.
• The gondolier, who also ended up in the water, managed to rescue the tourists, who were later provided with 'hospitality and warmth' at the nearby La Fenice theatre.
• The incident was captured on video and shared widely online, sparking discussions about the behavior of tourists in the city.
• In 2020, Venice's gondoliers' association reduced the capacity on their boats from six to five people, citing the increased burden of 'overweight' tourists.
• The city of Venice has been grappling with the issue of over-tourism, with plans to introduce a €5 daily charge for day visitors from next year.