'Frequent climber' rescued -- twice

CHICAGO, Oct. 30 (UPI) -- A man Chicago officials call a "frequent climber" was brought down from a 25-foot traffic signal Sunday -- his second "ascent" in 24 hours, police said.

The 38-year-old man was lowered from the traffic signal in the city's River North neighborhood by fire and police crews using a hydraulic cherry-picker, Chicago Police News Affairs Officer John Mirabelli told the Chicago Tribune.

The man, whose identity was not released, was taken into custody and was charged with misdemeanor reckless conduct.

Less than 24 hours earlier, he had climbed a light pole in the Gold Coast neighborhood, consenting to be taken down only after being given some orange juice and bread from a nearby restaurant, police said.

The man removes his shoes and shimmies his way quickly up light poles before apparently becoming stuck once at the top, Chicago Fire Department commander Sean Flynn said.

Officials say the man is a "frequent climber" but can't give any specific reason for his actions, Flynn said.