An American holidaymaker detailed her vexing ordeal at the Louvre in Paris when she was targeted with a light beam during her visit.

Maggie Bonga from Nashville, Tennessee, jetted off for an exciting European getaway with her cousins in March 2025. Their took them through the historic streets of London and on to the romantic allure of .

Upon arriving in , the eager tourists made a beeline for the Louvre, a name that resonates across the globe as the sanctuary of the enigmatic Mona Lisa.

Engulfed in enthusiasm, they plunged into capturing memories and creating content amidst the grandeur of the museum. However, things quickly took a turn for the worse.

Maggie's clip, which has since racked up more than 4.6 million views, captures the moment a green laser light suddenly disrupts their photo session in front of the Parisian landmark.

"Has anyone else experienced getting lasers shined on you while trying to take pictures in a foreign country?" Maggie asked in the caption of the viral video.

The clip shows the group instinctively shielding their eyes from the intrusive beams, trying to salvage the joy of their cherished snap.

The commotion triggered a flood of comments, with others commiserating and recounting their own bizarre encounters with light-shining locals during their international adventures.

"Someone did this to me once when I was a little kid in a mall. messed up," one user disclosed. Another revealed: "I keep seeing all these videos of people getting issues like these in Paris. I've been there 6 months ago and never had any. Locals were nice, as well as restaurants staff, streets were clean."

A third Tok user chimed in with their approach: "The way I would start looking in the general direction of that laser and find the person then start walking up to them. 'Oh hey you wanna talk!? What's up?' Just overly happy and cheerful lol."

Yet some viewers offered their insights on the possible reasons for the mysterious lights. One commenter explained that the light is often employed by street vendors to draw the attention of tourists, stating: "Yep, went last summer, it's street vendors trying to get your attention. I detested them."

However, another individual posited a different explanation: "Used as a distraction technique for pickpockets or scams. Be careful."

Meanwhile, others pointed out that the increasing challenge of in France, according to This has led to various tourist spots imposing a cap on the daily number of visitors. The Louvre is reportedly poised for a significant revamp to manage the surge in tourist traffic.