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"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.

via CBS Los Angeles|

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Bomb Scare: Man Climbs Santa Monica Pier Ferris Wheel

A man claiming to have a bomb was arrested after climbing the Ferris wheel on the Santa Monica Pier. He shouted at officers below but was eventually taken into custody. The reason for his actions remains unclear. The pier was closed for police activity, and responders used a cherry picker truck to reach the riders still on the Ferris wheel. Dozens of onlookers witnessed the incident.

via CBS News|

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Bomb Scare at Santa Monica Pier's Ferris Wheel Forces Evacuation

The Santa Monica Pier in California was evacuated after a man climbed to the center of the Ferris wheel, claiming to have a bomb. The police closed off the area and a crisis negotiation team was brought in to communicate with the suspect. Fire crews worked to evacuate people from the Ferris wheel baskets, and after nearly two hours, the man climbed down and was taken into custody.

via Deadline|

#bomb-threat #crime #evacuation

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Man's daring stunt forces Santa Monica Pier evacuation

The Santa Monica Pier in California was evacuated after a man claiming to have a bomb scaled the Ferris wheel. Crisis negotiators were called to the scene and after about an hour of negotiation, the man was apprehended by police. He was found not to be in possession of any explosive devices. The man appeared to be suffering from a mental health crisis, and police do not believe a crime has been committed. Firefighters safely removed stranded riders from the Ferris wheel after the situation was resolved. No injuries were reported.

via KTLA Los Angeles|

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