climb at your own risk

in local news last night: a psych ward patient climbed atop a construction crane, and was brought down safely by police technical rescue teams. some streets surrounding the vancouver general hospital were even blocked off to ensure a faster route upon rescue.

in philippine news the other week: a young boy climbed atop a power line tower, and was shot by the drunk baranggay official.

lesson: when in the philippines, never climb any pole, tower, or high structure because you will be shot instead of rescued. how sad.