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Jailed For Climbing The Shard Skyscraper | Fakes, Frauds & Scammers

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George King disguises himself as businessmen, runners, and passed-out drunks -- all to gather intel on some of the world's most secure and iconic buildings so that he can illegally free-climb them without any safety equipment what-so-ever.

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When he was just 19, after months of preparation, he climbed London's famous Shard. The stunt landed him in prison – but since then his obsession has grown stronger.

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VICE World News speaks to George and his childhood friend Caspar to hear how he planned his most famous climb, how his adrenaline-fueled hobby was born, and how it became more extreme over the years.

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Check out George King's Instagram here: / shardclimber

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