Mostar, a city famous for its Old Bridge and traditional diving, has recently become the scene of a true tourist chaos. It all started when a foreign tourist, completely untrained and without prior instruction, jumped from the Old Bridge into the Neretva River. To make matters worse, he jumped right near a boat carrying children as young as five years old!
This reckless act sparked a storm among the local population. People verbally attacked him and then physically assaulted him, resulting in him being beaten. Witnesses say the tourist was under the influence of alcohol, which only adds to the seriousness of the situation.
Jumping from the Old Bridge is a traditional and very risky activity that requires prior training and certification. Professional divers train for years, and tourists are strictly warned not to jump without supervision. However, this tourist ignored all the rules and jumped fully clothed, trying to hide his intentions.
The incident has caused a huge debate on social media and in the press. Many condemn the violence against the tourist but also emphasize that his irresponsibility could have led to a tragedy, especially since there were small children in the boat.
Local divers and representatives of the diving club are calling for increased police presence and stricter penalties for those who do not follow the rules. So far, all tourists who have undergone training and received certification have jumped without injury.
This case reveals the dark side of tourism in Mostar – while the city attracts thousands of visitors with its beauty and tradition, irresponsible individuals can endanger everyone’s safety. Will the authorities finally react to protect both tourists and locals?
If you ever thought about jumping from the Old Bridge, maybe it’s time to think twice. What do you think about this chaos? Did the locals overreact, or is the tourist to blame? Drop a comment, let the people’s voice be heard!
