• atx_aquarian@lemmy.world
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    9 months ago

    Many outlets’ stock photos for their version of this story are of much, much heftier towers than what was actually stolen. CNN’s story has what they attribute as a photo of the actual shack and the base of the tower. It’s still a pretty amazing story, nonetheless.

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      9 months ago

      on the one hand, i’m really amazed the thieves were able to bring it down without attracting much attention, and were able to complete their work in somewhat short order.

      on the other hand, i wonder how remote that station was from civilization.

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        9 months ago

        Vest, hardhat, clipboard. You could roll up on the tower in a Little Tikes toy car but if you have those key pieces ready to go, all that scrap metal is as good as yours.