Russian tourist charged after climbing up Brooklyn Bridge
A Russian tourist climbed to the top of the Brooklyn Bridge to take pictures for fun in the landmark’s second security breach in a month, authorities said Monday.
Yaroslav Kolchin was charged with reckless endangerment, trespassing and disorderly conduct.
Police said they spotted the 24-year-old ascending a cable at about 12:15 p.m. Sunday. Authorities say the Moscow man reached the top of the tower, took pictures with his smartphone and was arrested as he descended.
He told police he did it for fun, according to a court complaint.