A Polish thrill-seeker found himself in police custody in Buenos Aires on Tuesday after attempting a daring ascent up a 30-story building without any safety gear, only to be halted by firefighters.
Marcin Banot, sporting an Argentine football jersey, was apprehended midway through his climb of the Globant skyscraper while a crowd watched from below.
Ahí lo tenés al “boludo” y lo digo bien en Argentino. Este influencer polaco, Marcin Banot, mantuvo en vilo a cientos de personas y movilizó a decenas de bomberos, policías y personal del Same para realizar una nueva hazaña en su canal de YouTube. Quién paga todo el despliegue?… pic.twitter.com/Y2aC0uGWxz
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The scene prompted a swift response from emergency services, with over 30 firefighters, ambulances, and police vehicles rushing to the location following a distress call from within the building.
Banot cooperated with authorities as they escorted him down to the ground level.
Upon his descent, the 36-year-old was promptly detained and could potentially face the financial repercussions of the rescue operation, as per officials.
Known for his audacious feats, Banot boasts a substantial online following and has undertaken similar endeavors in various countries. This wasn’t his first attempt at scaling the Globant building; however, his previous endeavor was thwarted by law enforcement.
