Jackass star Steve-O has been arrested for climbing a crane in Hollywood in a protest against Seaworld.
Los Angeles police said the 41-year-old, whose real name is Stephen Glover, drew dozens of emergency responders to a construction site where he climbed a crane towering at least 100 feet.
Lt Michael Ling said that when the screen daredevil reached the top he inflated a large killer whale balloon with the words “Seaworld Sucks” on it and lit fireworks or a firecracker.
He climbed down on his own and was taken into custody.
Ling said because the first responders were unsure whether the star needed to be rescued, several ambulances and fire trucks were sent to the scene. Firefighters prepared a cushion in case of a fall.
Steve-O, known for his crazy stunts in both small and big screen versions of Jackass, took part in Channel 4′s The Jump earlier this year and started a romance with fellow contestant and former X Factor star Stacey Solomon.
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