FREDERIC SERRE
The 1019 Report

Sûreté du Québec officers and Pincourt firefighters had their hands full last week as they were called to a high-tension power line site along Duhamel Road in Pincourt to rescue a pair of individuals described as “adventurous teenagers” who had climbed all the way to the top of the pylon to take photos.

The drama unfolded on April 27 at about 8 p.m. when witnesses called 911 to say that two boys were stuck at the top of the tower. The youths later told police they simply had wanted to take photos and enjoy the view after climbing the tower.

Firefighters climbed the tower and successfully brought the pair down to the ground before handing them over to police. Officers contacted their parents.

According to the SQ, an investigation is continuing to determine if trespassing charges will be laid.

Police said the boys are lucky to have escaped the drama unscathed, as they could have been electrocuted.