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Digital Daily: Urban climber scales skyscraper in Paris

Updated: November 13, 2019 04:03 PM

Urban climber Alain Robert, also known as the "French Spiderman," scaled a skyscraper in Paris Wednesday.

The 57-year-old made his way up the 499-foot Ariane Tower despite a police warning that his pursuit was dangerous.

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Robert has been arrested more than 120 times for his illegal ascents.

This time was no different, as he was greeted by police upon his return and escorted into a police car.

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