"Are They Sane?"... Couple Climbs Museum Rooftop for 'Likes'

Climbing the Restricted Rooftop for a 'Snapshot'
Museum Authorities "Will Respond Strictly"
Death Accident Also Occurred Due to 'Obsession with Certification Shots'

A man and a woman were spotted taking photos for social media on the rooftop of the Vietnam Military History Museum. Photo by Tuoi Tre

A man and a woman in Vietnam were criticized after being caught dangerously taking photos on the rooftop of a museum where access is prohibited.

According to Tuoi Tre on the 12th (local time), a video of the two individuals filming on the rooftop of the Military History Museum located in Hanoi was posted on social media on the 11th. In the video, the woman, wearing pink clothes and a mask, posed while standing by the railing. The man with her stood at a distance, capturing photos of the woman.

As the video spread online, the museum stated, "We happened to see the video of the man and woman taking photos on the museum rooftop on social media." They added, "There are signs and barricades prohibiting access to the rooftop, so it is questionable how they got up there," and "We will strictly respond to those who violate the rules according to the principles." Local netizens who saw the video criticized the couple with comments such as "What are they doing dangerously on the rooftop?" "The museum is not a place for that," and "They should be punished severely to prevent this from happening again."

Meanwhile, incidents of people putting themselves in danger while trying to take 'proof shots' for social media are being reported worldwide. On the 13th of last month, on the island of Java in Indonesia, a man went missing after being swept away by a huge wave while posing for a photo. He was a tourist who came with friends and raised both hands next to coastal rocks for the photo. Suddenly, a wave engulfed him, and he disappeared without a trace. His friends, shocked, called out his name desperately but could not find him. Local police emphasized, "Tourists like to visit this place to take photos," but also warned, "We advise them not to go near the beach because it is very dangerous."

On the 29th of the same month, in a coastal area of S?o Paulo, Brazil, two influencers died in a yacht capsizing accident while obsessing over taking proof shots. They refused to wear life jackets, citing reasons such as photo shoots and tanning, and were swept away when the yacht suddenly encountered a large wave. Passengers who wore life jackets survived, but the two missing individuals were found dead a week after the accident.