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Australia: Man arrested for climbing Sydney bridge
Traffic in Australia’s biggest city of Sydney was brought to a standstill when a man climbed up an arch of the Harbour bridge with police and rescue team closing roads around the world-famous span.
The man who was later rescued and arrested reportedly took a taxi to the bridge and climbed up just after 9 a.m (2300 GMT Thursday) before perching himself on the Sydney landmark with his arms crossed.
Dressed in dark clothing, white shoes, and sunglasses, the man, whose motive was unknown, climbed down about two hours later.
According to local Australian news outlet, the man was later arrested and taken to Royal North Shore Hospital for assessment.

 

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