"Bomb Threat Averted: Man Arrested for Climbing Santa Monica Pier Ferris Wheel"

A man claiming to have a bomb was arrested after climbing the Ferris wheel on the Santa Monica Pier. The man shouted at officers below, but due to the noise, they were unable to hear what he was saying. He was finally taken into custody after climbing closer to the pier and speaking with law enforcement. No incendiary device was found upon his arrest. Santa Monica Fire Department responders used a "cherry picker" truck to reach the riders still on the Ferris wheel, while onlookers watched the incident unfold. The motive behind the man's actions remains unclear.