Man Claiming to Have Bomb Climbs Ferris Wheel, Pier Evacuated
On Monday afternoon, a man allegedly claiming to possess a bomb scaled the iconic Ferris wheel at the Santa Monica pier in California, leading to a police response. The Santa Monica police department confirmed the incident, stating that the man had been overheard by bystanders asserting that he was carrying a bomb. The police promptly closed the Santa Monica Pier and began evacuating Pacific Park, the amusement park located on the pier. The department’s Crisis …