Man Climbs Wheaton Radio Tower

Montgomery County police and fire rescue units were called to the Wheaton Radio Tower today for the report of a man who climbed the 300-foot high structure near University Boulevard and Veirs Mill Road.

Fire and Rescue Spokesperson Pete Piringer said the man was not injured.

No word on what inspired him to make the climb or if he will face any charges.

Sunrise in Wheaton – also MCPD on scene EMS evaluating adult male who had climbed 300′ Wheaton Radio Tower, no injury pic.twitter.com/lUxuYVLRhA

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) August 4, 2014

U/D Wheaton Radio Tower – Adult male climbed 300′ tower appears to be making downward descent – MCP & MCFRS on scene pic.twitter.com/i2IpeV4oD2 — Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) August 4, 2014

PD & #MCFRS units on scene Wheaton Radio Tower (University Bl & Viers Mill Rd – R/o Nick’s Diner) – an adult male has climbed 300′ tower

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) August 4, 2014

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