A different way of coping with heartbreak exists for everyone – yet one man chose to express his grief in a highly public manner.
Heartbroken Li Wang ascended a 120,000 volt high-tension power line and proceeded to drink himself into a deep stupor.
After being jilted by his girlfriend, Wang kept police and rescue teams in Chengdu, southern China, at a distance for over three hours while he consumed alcohol.
Despite numerous pleas for him to descend, he continued to indulge in his sorrow.
Crowds of people assembled around the high-voltage tower to witness the dramatic scene.
Ultimately, rescuers succeeded in reaching him when he lost consciousness on the electricity pole.
‘A fall could have resulted in a broken neck, or he could have perished on the live power lines. He was incredibly fortunate,’ remarked a spokesperson for the fire service.
