DEATH PLUNGE
Daredevil Remi Lucidi dies in 721ft plunge from top of 68-storey skyscraper after climbing tower for Instagram stunt
DAREDEVIL Remi Lucidi has died after plunging 721ft from the top of a 68-storey building during a stunt.
The 30-year-old, known as Remi Enigma, plummeted to his death from the top floor penthouse of Tregunter Tower, in Hong Kong.
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Authorities rushed to the area but the man was confirmed dead at the scene.
The Frenchman had arrived at the tower on Thursday evening after telling a security guard he was visiting a friend.
The resident later denied knowing Lucidi, reports, sparking a search for the thrill-seeker.
A security guard tried to stop Remi but the daredevil was already on his way to the top of the building.
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CCTV footage shows Lucidi taking the lift to the 49th floor before taking the stairs to the top.
He was last seen knocking on the building's windows calling a maid for help but he fell to his death.
Security officers looking for Remi later found a hatch to the roof open.
A source said cops believe the stuntman had been trapped outside the penthouse and was calling for help shortly before his death.
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Police found the man's camera at the scene which contained videos of his other risky stunts.
Gurjit Kaur, the hostel's owner where Lucidi was staying, described him as a "friendly and humble guy."
He said: "He was healthy and fit and happy-faced. I feel very sad."
While a worker who claimed he spoke to Lucidi said: "He told me he was going to hike a mountain when I asked where he was going.
"He said he wanted to hike a lot when he was here."
Lucidi often shared nail-biting footage of his elaborate stunts with his Instagram followers.
In chilling footage from 2019, Remi is seen filming himself walking around the top of a similar tower block in Hong Kong, just inches from the edge.
He was also known for climbing on high-rise buildings across the world including in Bulgaria, Colombia, France, Dubai and Poland.
Tributes have poured in for the stuntman on his final post on social media where he shared a photo from Times Square in Hong Kong.
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"Sad news no one ever wants to hear about a fellow explorer," one wrote.
Someone said: "Bro went out doing what he loved! He lived his life fully. Not many can say that."
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