YouTuber Adam Lockwood scaled the 310-metre The Shard building in central London barefoot on Sunday.
Mr Lockwood, 21, posted pictures and videos of himself online climbing the building, with one post appearing to show him at the top of the tower.
The Metropolitan Police later confirmed that a man had been arrested on suspicion of trespassing and two other men on suspicion of causing public nuisance, as the London Ambulance Service and London Fire Brigade attended the scene.
A couple staying on the 40th floor of The Shard were in bed when a man waved and climbed past their window at 6am.
Paul Curphey said it was “amazingly uplifting” to see the young man on Sunday.
Mr Curphey, 52, and his partner Treasaidh, were visiting the capital for a birthday trip.
“The climber was yelling in celebratory fashion,” the retail businessman from the Isle of Man told the PA news agency.
In pictures: London’s Shangri-La at The Shard - in pictures
“He appeared, waving at the window, 40 floors up, already in the deep end so to speak. We couldn’t help but urge him on to complete his mission.
“He was smiling, waving and having the time of his life.
“(My) partner thought I had pulled all the stops out and managed to get a guy to bring a box of Milk Tray for her birthday.”
Mr Curphey said the climber had a “happy demeanour”.
“It was scary to see but his happy demeanour was amazingly uplifting.”
Essentials
The flights
Whether you trek after mountain gorillas in Rwanda, Uganda or the Congo, the most convenient international airport is in Rwanda’s capital city, Kigali. There are direct flights from Dubai a couple of days a week with RwandAir. Otherwise, an indirect route is available via Nairobi with Kenya Airways. Flydubai flies to Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo, via Entebbe in Uganda. Expect to pay from US$350 (Dh1,286) return, including taxes.
The tours
Superb ape-watching tours that take in all three gorilla countries mentioned above are run by Natural World Safaris. In September, the company will be operating a unique Ugandan ape safari guided by well-known primatologist Ben Garrod.
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, local operator Kivu Travel can organise pretty much any kind of safari throughout the Virunga National Park and elsewhere in eastern Congo.
Tips to stay safe during hot weather
- Stay hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids, especially water. Avoid alcohol and caffeine, which can increase dehydration.
- Seek cool environments: Use air conditioning, fans, or visit community spaces with climate control.
- Limit outdoor activities: Avoid strenuous activity during peak heat. If outside, seek shade and wear a wide-brimmed hat.
- Dress appropriately: Wear lightweight, loose and light-coloured clothing to facilitate heat loss.
- Check on vulnerable people: Regularly check in on elderly neighbours, young children and those with health conditions.
- Home adaptations: Use blinds or curtains to block sunlight, avoid using ovens or stoves, and ventilate living spaces during cooler hours.
- Recognise heat illness: Learn the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke (dizziness, confusion, rapid pulse, nausea), and seek medical attention if symptoms occur.
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