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Swiss Speaks Out After Jumping From the Old Bridge: 'I Became Famous in Bosnia and Herzegovina'

Summary by Radiotelevizija Herceg-Bosne
Swiss Luca Bont unprofessionally jumped from the Old Bridge, causing an incident and reactions from citizens, and called the jump without permission an "adventure" on Instagram.

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The reaction of the locals was not lacking.

·Budapest, Hungary
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A group of locals physically attacked a foreign tourist in Mostar after he jumped from the Old Bridge into the Neretva River. According to Bosnian media reports, they were upset because he jumped near a rubber dinghy carrying people. The man was reportedly under the influence of alcohol. "He jumped with his clothes on, he could have killed the children," said one witness.

·Ljubljana, Slovenia
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The tourist, with his daring action in Mostar (Bosnia Herzegovina), attracted the displeasure of the locals on Wednesday. From a height of 20 meters he had plunged from the Old Bridge (Stari most) into the depths.

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Swiss Luca Bont unprofessionally jumped from the Old Bridge, causing an incident and reactions from citizens, and called the jump without permission an "adventure" on Instagram.

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Radiotelevizija Herceg-Bosne broke the news in on Saturday, June 28, 2025.
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