Lost athletes, long queues and fatal shooting plague Rio Olympics' first day

The good vibes from Rio 2016's vibrant opening ceremony did not take long to fade this morning as reports emerged of athletes getting lost, fans stuck in queues and a fatal shooting witnessed by international film crews.

Lost athletes, long queues and fatal shooting plague Rio Olympics' first day

The good vibes from Rio 2016's vibrant opening ceremony did not take long to fade this morning as reports emerged of athletes getting lost, fans stuck in queues and a fatal shooting witnessed by international film crews.

It has also been reported that a bullet has hit a media centre, sparking security fears.

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