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04-04-2018, 04:43 AM
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Traffic Chaos

A man climbing on the Sydney Harbour Bridge threw the city's traffic into chaos this morning.

The man is in custody after he scaled the Sydney Harbour Bridge, causing traffic chaos across the city during Wednesday morning's peak.

Police said the 44-year-old man, who climbed 75 metres up the bridge, had "significant mental health issues" and was motivated by a "family issue".



http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-04-0...ration/9616396

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04-04-2018, 10:13 AM
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I thought there were organised trips you could do, climbing up and across the bridge Bruce....Something I would love to do...
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04-04-2018, 10:23 AM
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Lucky man they could save him.
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04-04-2018, 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by OldGreyFox ->
I thought there were organised trips you could do, climbing up and across the bridge Bruce....Something I would love to do...
There is but it costs a fortune and they are often booked out. When I was on the ferry last Thursday there were three groups climbing the arch.

You might be able to make them out in these photos:





My brother has done it twice - on each occasion he has visited. I think it cost him over $200 a time - it takes several hours.


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04-04-2018, 12:33 PM
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Such a shame that some people with MH issues do not realize the chaos they cause. But glad he was saved.
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04-04-2018, 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Bruce ->
There is but it costs a fortune and they are often booked out. When I was on the ferry last Thursday there were three groups climbing the arch.

You might be able to make them out in these photos:





My brother has done it twice - on each occasion he has visited. I think it cost him over $200 a time - it takes several hours.
Wow brave or insane I can't make my mind up
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04-04-2018, 01:49 PM
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Despite the cost Bruce, if I'm ever fortunate enough to visit Sydney it would be high on my to do list......You only live once as they say....
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05-04-2018, 01:10 AM
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It's a shame the guy is having a tough go of it.

Had he been healthy, someone should do the calculations and have him do the equivalent of delays he caused the general public, in community service.

It's gonna be a long "vacation", Bob
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05-04-2018, 05:42 AM
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Originally Posted by OldGreyFox ->
Despite the cost Bruce, if I'm ever fortunate enough to visit Sydney it would be high on my to do list......You only live once as they say....
I don't blame you. Though for about $8 you can go up the SE Pylon where you get quite a good view too.












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Engineering and architectural masterpieces. What a spectacular waterfront!

Great shares, Bruce. Thanks for taking the time.
 
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