Man steals water taxi in Venice, speeds along Grand Canal

(ANSA) - ROME, SEP 7 - A man stole a water taxi in Venice and sped along the Grand Canal before being stopped by police Wednesday.
    The local man, who has mental issues and has staged similar stunts in the past, stole the powerboat at Tessera Airport and drove it into the centre of the lagoon city.
    The wild ride, which ended at Ca' Foscari, was captured on video by residents, tourists, and attendees at the Venice Film Festival which ends on Saturday. (ANSA).