Daredevil climber dies after jumping off 68th floor of Hong Kong skyscraper

Frenchman Remy Luchidi has died after falling from the 68th floor of a building in Hong Kong. his death by a high-rise building in Hong Kong after he was last seen knocking on a window on the 68th floor.

Remy Lucidi, 30, also known as «Remy Enigma», was spotted by a construction worker A knock outside the window suggesting he may have been trapped and asking for help, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported.

The Tregunter Tower, from which Mr Lucidi fell on Thursday, is prestigious area of ​​the middle level of the city.

By the time police arrived, the Frenchman had fallen 721 feet and stumbled upon a camera that had recorded extreme sports video. Mr. Lucidi, who identified himself as a photographer from Hong Kong, climbed buildings around the world to take selfies.

According to media reports, Mr. Lucidi arrived at the Tregunter building at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, telling a security guard that he was visiting a friend on the 40th floor, although the named resident has since denied knowing him.

CCTV footage showed the climber took the elevator to the 49th floor and then up the stairs to level 68 before breaking open the door to the roof.

«Friendly and unassuming»

The Frenchman stayed at a hostel in the city's Tsim Sha Tsui area. Gurjit Kaur, the owner of the hostel, told SCMP that he was «friendly and humble», adding that he was healthy and in good shape. «I'm very sad,» she said.

Police are investigating whether Mr. Lucidi died doing extreme sports.

His latest Instagram posts show breathtaking images of tall buildings in Lisbon, Dubai and Bulgaria.

In one frame in Gabrovo, Bulgaria, Mr. Lucidi balances on a metal staircase with one arm and one foot, while using his other hand to take a picture of himself with a selfie stick. – Bulgarian countryside far below.

His last post, published a week ago, shows a view of the Hong Kong skyline from a rooftop at night, taken from Times Square in the center of Causeway Bay.

Fans took to his account to pay their respects and express their shock and sadness.

“Bro went to do what he loves! He lived his life to the fullest. Not many people can say that,” said one of them.