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Man in Grim Reaper costume on hospital roof claims he was a bird
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Man in Grim Reaper costume on hospital roof claims he was a bird

From iDNES · () Czech

Translated from Czech, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A man dressed as the Grim Reaper climbed onto a hospital roof in Wales, alarming patients and staff.
  • The 26-year-old man was observed silently watching people for nearly an hour before police and firefighters intervened.
  • He was fined over 5,000 Czech koruna (about $220 USD) and claimed he was dressed as a bird, not the Grim Reaper.

A bizarre incident unfolded at a hospital in Wales when a 26-year-old man, clad in a black hooded robe resembling the Grim Reaper, ascended to the roof. For almost an hour, he silently observed hospital staff and arriving patients, causing alarm among those below.

The unusual spectacle prompted a response from both police and fire services. After intervention, the man was brought down from the roof. He subsequently appeared in court to face charges related to the incident.

During his court appearance, the man offered a peculiar defense, claiming he was not dressed as the Grim Reaper but rather as a bird. Despite his explanation, he was fined over 5,000 Czech koruna, equivalent to approximately $220 USD, for his actions.

The incident, while resolved with a fine, left many questioning the man's motives and the unusual choice of attire and location for his silent vigil.

he was not dressed as the Grim Reaper, but as a bird.

โ€” The 26-year-old manHis defense offered in court after being apprehended on the hospital roof.
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Originally published by iDNES in Czech. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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