A man having a “possible psychological crisis” climbed a power pole in Hollywood early Sunday afternoon, authorities said.
According to a Los Angeles Fire Department alert, the man climbing the pole, located at Saint Andrews Place and Santa Monica Boulevard, was first reported at 12:13 p.m. As of 1:10 p.m., he was still on the pole, LAPD confirmed to KTLA.
Firefighters quickly set up an air cushion around the pole. LADWP crews were dispatched to the scene to assist with shutting down power, the LAFD alert said.
Video from the Citizen App shows the man nearly halfway up the power pole while authorities call to him from the ground below.
What caused the man to climb the power pole is not known.
Luis Zuñiga contributed to this report.
This is a developing story. Stay with KTLA for updates.
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