A man who climbed on the Ferris Wheel at the Santa Monica Pier is in custody – but not before leaving dozens stranded on the ride because of the man's stunt.
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California officials took a man into custody on Monday who climbed a Ferris wheel and claimed to have a bomb, according to the Santa Monica Police Department.
A man who climbed on the Ferris Wheel at the Santa Monica Pier is in custody – but not before leaving dozens stranded on the ride because of the man's stunt.
A man carrying a backpack climbed the Ferris Wheel at the Santa Monica Pier today after allegedly claiming to be carrying a bomb, but he came down peacefully about two hours later and no incendiary device was found. Officers were dispatched about 2:40 p.m.
A man carrying a backpack and apparently claiming to have a bomb climbed to the center of the Santa Monica Pier Ferris wheel Monday, prompting the closure and evacuation of the entire pier.
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