A man has been arrested by the Secret Service after he attempted to climb the security fencing surrounding the White House.
The attempt to breach the White House grounds ended in misery, however, when the intruder got stuck on the spikes at the top before he was swarmed and apprehended by Secret Service agents.
Tourist video footage captured the moment the unidentified man dressed entirely in black rushed toward the fence on the South Grounds and began pulling himself up.
Witnesses looked on in shock as he rapidly ascended the barrier.
“Bro!” one bystander was heard exclaiming in the footage as the climber shimmied his way to the top.
As the man reached the peak of the fence, officers on the scene remained on alert.
Secret Service agents stationed inside the White House grounds sprinted toward the area.
The situation escalated as rooftop snipers were seen moving into position.
The climber, however, appeared to hesitate after reaching the spikes.
He could be heard muttering, “F**k it,” before deciding to retreat.
The man cautiously climbed back down the fence, only to be immediately surrounded and taken into custody by responding agents.
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Oklahoma tourist David Stanley, who recorded the incident, described the event as “surreal.”
Speaking to Fox 5, Stanley said he and his wife observed rooftop security personnel scrambling as officers swiftly moved in on the climber.
Authorities have not yet disclosed the identity of the individual.
No information regarding his motives for attempting to breach the White House perimeter has yet been provided.
It remains unclear what charges, if any, the man may face.
The White House complex, spanning 18 acres, is protected by uniformed officers, special agents, and mission support personnel.
President Donald Trump’s residence is also protected with an array of advanced security measures.
The security fencing, designed to deter unauthorized entry, has been upgraded in recent years to enhance protection against intrusions.
Law enforcement officials continue to investigate the incident.
The U.S. Secret Service has not released additional details regarding the suspect or any possible threats posed by the attempted breach.
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