Frenchman Robert Alain, nicknamed 'Spiderman' for his exploits in climbing tall buildings using only his bare hands, has again failed to conquer the Petronas Twin Towers.
KUALA LUMPUR: Frenchman Robert Alain, nicknamed 'Spiderman' for his exploits in climbing tall buildings using only his bare hands, has again failed to conquer the Petronas Twin Towers here.
His attempt, on Tuesday, came exactly ten years after his aborted first attempt on March 20, 1997.
This time, 45-year-old Alain was stopped on the 60th floor of Tower Two by firemen and the police for climbing without a permit. Clad in a yellow T-shirt and jeans, he began his climb on Tuesday afternoon equipped with only some white powder to ensure a firm grip.
An eye witness saw a man climbing at the third floor but thought nothing of it as he thought he was just a cleaner.
"Later I realised something was amiss as the man was seen climbing every floor fast without any equipment except for a small bag attached to the waist," said Faizal Hanif who was sight-seeing in the vicinity.
Meanwhile, Jalan Hang Tuah Fire Department Assistant Superintendent Christopher Chong said it received report of a man climbing the Twin Towers and dispatched 13 men.
"We were told that it was not a suicide bid. We took about 20 minutes to coerce Alain into stopping at the 60th floor."
"When we arrived he was at the 59th floor. He was not difficult to deal with as being a professional and knew he was committing an offence," Chong told reporters here on Tuesday.
Dang Wangi police chief ACP Mohamad Zulkarnain Abdul Rahman said, "Since he had no permit, we have to detain him for trespassing under Section 448 of the Penal Code."
Alain flew the 'Jalur Gemilang' before he was detained to the loud applause of the crowd. He was then whisked away to the Dang Wangi police station.
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