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Italy's 'Lovers' Arch' collapses into sea on Valentine's Day

SUMMARY

A rock structure in Italy known as "Lovers' Arch" collapsed into the sea on Valentine's Day due to heavy rain and strong winds. Located in Sant'Andrea, Puglia, it was a popular spot for wedding proposals and tourism.

Melendugno Mayor Maurizio Cisternino called it "an unwanted Valentine's Day gift," describing the collapse as "a very hard blow" for the region. The erosion was reportedly accelerated by storm Oriana. Puglia’s regional president, Antonio Decaro, emphasized the need to address coastal erosion and protect the coastline.


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