Watch: Man Filmed Collecting Coins In Triton Fountain

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A man was filmed inside the iconic Triton Fountain this afternoon, apparently collecting coins that had been thrown into the water.The video, recorded less than two hours ago, shows the individual wading through the fountain as onlookers watched.The incident has sparked fresh concern over the misuse of one of Malta’s most recognisable landmarks, with many questioning why people continue to enter the historic fountain despite repeated appeals to respect public monuments.The Triton Fountain, located just outside Valletta’s City Gate, is one of the country’s best-known public spaces and is protected as a national monument.Have you witnessed similar behaviour at the Triton Fountain? View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lovin Malta (@lovinmalta)•