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A man was found dead inside a giant stegosaurus statue in Spain just hours after being reported missing by his family – police believe it was all one unfortunate accident
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The man fell inside of a dinosaur statue
A man tragically died in a horrifying accident that left his family searching for him for days after he became trapped inside a giant dinosaur statue while trying to retrieve his mobile phone.
The 39-year-old’s body was discovered inside a papier-mâché stegosaurus in Santa Coloma de Gramenet, a suburb of Barcelona, in May 2021, sparking endless questions about the circumstances of his death. Police were alerted to the situation by a father and son who noticed something inside the statue...TAP TO CONTINUE FULL READING.
The regional police force, the Mossos d’Esquadra, did not treat his death as suspicious but rather as an unfortunate accident.”A father and son noticed that there was something inside and raised the alarm,” a spokeswoman for the Mossos d’Esquadra told The Guardian. “We found the body of a man inside the leg of this dinosaur statue. It’s an accidental death; there was no violence. This person got inside the statue’s leg and got trapped.”
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He was never identified to the public
She further explained they believe the man had dropped his phone and entered the statue headfirst to retrieve it, only to find himself unable to escape from the dinosaur. Firefighters were swiftly called to the scene to dismantle the statue, carefully cut open the statue and extract the man from its leg.
At the time of the incident, it was believed that the man had been trapped inside the dinosaur for a couple of days based on their findings. Reports from local media dating back to 2021 suggest that his family had reported him missing just a few hours before his body was tragically found.
Following his death, the stegosaurus statue was removed from Santa Coloma de Gramenet. The statue was originally intended to serve as an advertisement for a nearby cinema. Despite the cinema having since shut down and been boarded up, the statue remained in place, situated outside the city’s Cubic building. On the days that followed, locals were able to see what remained of the dinosaur, with some paying their respects by laying down flowers.
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The man was thought to be in there for a couple of days
This isn’t the first instance of a grown man getting stuck inside a sculpture, although others have had more fortunate outcomes. A 26 year old man attempting to climb the famous Talus Dome sculpture in Canada, composed of 1,000 metal balls, had to be rescued by firefighters.
He accidentally slipped through the mould into an opening and became trapped. It was only due to a passerby that emergency services were alerted to his location, and they had to employ heavy-duty rescue equipment to free him.
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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged his citizens engaging in xenophobic attacks against foreign nationals to remember the role other African countries played in the anti-apartheid struggle. Speaking at the 2026 Freedom Day commemoration in Bloemfontein, Ramaphosa said: “We should never allow the legitimate concerns of our communities about illegal migration to breed prejudice towards our fellow Africans.” His remarks come amid attacks on Nigerians and Ghanaians.
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Ramaphosa said South Africa carries a responsibility to advance constitutional values beyond its borders.
Two Nigerian nationals were recently killed by South African security personnel.
Fresh protests are reportedly planned in Gauteng Province this week.
The Nigerian Consulate has called for urgent investigations into the killings.
Ramaphosa warned against allowing migration concerns to give rise to xenophobia...TAP TO CONTINUE FULL READING.
The president’s call for solidarity comes as tensions rise between South Africans and other African nationals.For More. Read The Complete Article. Thank You.
Sources: Vanguard News
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The Nigerian Consulate in Johannesburg has called for urgent investigations after two Nigerian nationals, Amaramiro Emmanuel and Ekpenyong Andrew, died in separate incidents involving South African security operatives.
Emmanuel reportedly died on April 20 after sustaining injuries allegedly inflicted by South African National Defence Force (SANDF) personnel. Andrew was arrested on April 19, and his body was later discovered at the Pretoria Central Mortuary. The consulate has urged independent investigations.
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The consulate described the incidents as “deeply disturbing.”
Formal cases have been opened with the South African Police Service.
The consulate warned against stereotyping Nigerians as criminals.
Nigerians in South Africa have been urged to remain calm and law-abiding.
The consulate is engaging relevant authorities and will support bereaved families.
The consulate called for thorough, transparent, and impartial investigations.For More. Read The Complete Article. Thank You.
Sources: Instagram / Social Media Reports
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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged Nigerians and other foreign nationals residing in South Africa to respect the country’s laws, customs, and traditions.
Speaking on Freedom Day amid renewed anti-foreigner tensions, Ramaphosa said: “To those who are here legally, respect us as South Africans, respect our laws, respect our conventions and our traditions.” He stressed that South Africa would enforce its immigration laws while remaining committed to multilateralism.
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Nigeria’s Acting Ambassador said Nigerians are “not under siege” in South Africa.
NiDCOM issued safety advisories urging Nigerians to avoid confrontations.
Protests have turned violent in East London, Cape Town, Durban, and KwaZulu-Natal.
The Nigerian Consulate remains operational and is working with South African authorities.
The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs is engaging with her South African counterpart.
Both governments are collaborating to ensure the safety of Nigerian citizens in South Africa.For More. Read The Complete Article. Thank You.
Sources: Punch Newspaper , Vanguard
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