US | roller coasters Man Climbs Sandy-Hit Coaster, Plants Flag 38-year-old arrested for trespassing By Kevin Spak Posted Jan 8, 2013 2:00 PM CST Copied In this Nov. 29, 2012 file photo, a roller coaster that once stood on the Funtown Pier at Seaside Heights is seen dunked in the ocean after the pier was hit by superstorm Sandy in Seaside Heights, NJ. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File) Daring and patriotic, or reckless and stupid? You be the judge: A 38-year-old man was arrested today after climbing a roller coaster that had been swept out to sea by Hurricane Sandy and planting an American flag on it, NBC 4 New York reports. Christopher Angulo reached the coaster via canoe, carrying three duffel bags full of food and clothing. He told police he intended to stay for two to three days, and that he "did it for America." But before he could finish his campout, police arrived in a motorboat, talked him down off the coaster, handcuffed him, and charged him with criminal trespassing. Police say they've had "run-ins" with the self-professed climber and surfer in the past, but didn't elaborate. Read These Next The Bezos-Sanchez wedding: guest list, cost, the dress, and more. Hall of Famer Dave Parker dies Cops nab 9th fugitive in New Orleans, with 'one more to go.' This is why your cat loves sleeping on its left side. Report an error