A TOURIST is facing a hefty £168,000 fine after hurling a massive rock into a gorge at a top Spanish beauty spot.
The dangerous stunt took place in the Picos de Europa National Park in northern Spain, along the well-trodden Cares Trail, a favourite with hikers and nature lovers.
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The area welcomes around two million visitors a year, with 300,000 tackling the Cares Trail alone.
In the video, the young man is seen tossing the hefty stone off the edge, followed by a loud, echoing bang as it smashes into the rocks far below.
The footage was later posted on a social media account known for showing clips of people throwing objects into ravines.
While most videos on the page go largely unnoticed, this one quickly went viral, and it didn’t take long for Spanish police to step in.
The Civil Guard confirmed they are now investigating the incident.
A spokesperson warned: “This…
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