- A 23-year-old man, surnamed Ren, has been arrested in China for performing a parachute stunt from the rooftop of a residential building.
- The incident took place late on 30 June in Chengdu's Chenghua district, where Ren leapt from the building, gliding close to balconies before landing safely.
- Ren uploaded a video of the jump to his Douyin account, which quickly went viral and subsequently drew the attention of authorities.
- Police detained Ren for endangering public safety, noting he claimed to be a skydiving instructor but lacked the necessary professional qualifications.
- His social media account has been removed, and the case highlights China's increasing crackdown on risky online stunts performed for viral fame.
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