Remi Lucidi, a 30-year-old French daredevil known for his skyscraper climbs, tragically lost his life after falling from the 68th floor of a residential building in Hong Kong.
According to the South China Morning Post, the incident occurred at the Tregunter Tower complex, and Mr. Lucidi was pronounced dead at the scene.
Reports suggest that he may have become trapped outside the top-floor penthouse, where he frantically knocked on a window, startling a maid inside.
According to media reports, it appears that Mr. Lucidi lost his footing, leading to the fatal fall. Hong Kong officials stated that he was spotted at the building around 6 pm, claiming to visit a friend on the 40th floor.
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However, the alleged friend denied knowing him, and the security gate tried to prevent him from entering the building. Despite this, Mr. Lucidi managed to get into an elevator and was later seen on CCTV arriving on the 49th floor and ascending the stairs to the building’s rooftop. However, when people checked the roof hatch, he was not there.
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At 7.38 pm, Mr. Lucidi was seen tapping on the window of the penthouse, prompting a maid to call the police for help. It is believed that he was trapped outside the penthouse and desperately sought assistance before losing his balance and falling to his death.
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Investigators discovered Mr. Lucidi’s camera at the scene, containing videos of his high-rise stunts. The police have not yet released the official cause of death, and the incident has left the world shocked and saddened by the loss of this adventurous and daring individual.