A topless woman caused a stir in Orange County when she climbed onto an exit sign platform above the 55 Freeway in Santa Ana during rush hour.
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California Highway Patrol and Orange County Fire Authority officials had to shut down lanes to mount a rescue effort, which took over two and a half hours.
Video of the rescue, livestreamed by the YouTube channel Noticias en la Calle, showed firefighters using a ladder truck to approach the woman.
The crews also deployed a large, inflatable rescue cushion directly beneath the platform as a precaution.
The woman eventually surrendered and was taken to a local hospital for a mental health evaluation.
It remains unclear if she will face any charges for the incident.
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