Man Climbs Submerged New Jersey Roller Coaster, Raises American Flag

And gets apprehended by police. In Seaside Heights, where the coaster was swept to sea during Superstorm Sandy.

This is the Seaside Heights roller coaster. It's been underwater since Sandy made landfall in October.

This is the Seaside Heights roller coaster. It's been underwater since Sandy made landfall in October.

Image by Mario Tama / Getty Images

On Tuesday, 38-year-old Christopher Angelo climbed it and planted a flag.

On Tuesday, 38-year-old Christopher Angelo climbed it and planted a flag.

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Source: @Isailmedia

The AP reports he was handcuffed and escorted to a police car on the beach.

The AP reports he was handcuffed and escorted to a police car on the beach.

Source: cliffviewpilot.com

Angelo — described by his mom as a daredevil — wanted to raise awareness for shore recovery, he told News 12-New Jersey.

Angelo — described by his mom as a daredevil — wanted to raise awareness for shore recovery, he told News 12-New Jersey.

Source: pics.lockerz.com


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