AN Instagram daredevil has tragically died after falling 721ft from the top floor of a high-rise skyscraper in Hong Kong.
French thrillseeker and Instagram star Remi Lucidi – who had arrived at the Tregunter Tower in Hong Kong's Mid-Levels area on Thursday evening after telling a security guard he was visiting a friend – was confirmed dead at the scene.
Gurjit Kaur, the hostel's owner where Lucidi was staying, described him as a "friendly and humble guy."
He said: "He was healthy and fit and happy-faced. I feel very sad."
Lucidi often shared nail-biting footage of his elaborate stunts with his Instagram followers.
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- By Henry Moore
How old was Remi?
Remi Lucidi was 30 when he fell to his death during a stunt in Hong Kong.
The Frenchman plunged to his death from the top floor penthouse of Tregunter Tower, in Hong Kong in July 2023.
He fell 721ft from the 68-storey building during a stunt and was confirmed dead at the scene by the authorities.
- By Henry Moore
Chilling last CCTV images
CCTV footage shows Lucidi taking the lift to the 49th floor before taking the stairs to the top.
He was last seen knocking on the building’s windows calling a maid for help but he fell to his death.
- By Shanine Bruder
Lucidi often shared nail-biting footage
Lucidi often shared nail-biting footage of his elaborate stunts with his Instagram followers.
He has posted footage of himself climbing in high-rise buildings in countries across the globe including Bulgaria, Colombia, France, Dubai and Poland.
- By Shanine Bruder
Remi Lucidi’s haunting final post on top of skyscraper
Remi Lucidi shared a haunting photo on top of a skyscraper in Hong Kong before he tragically died after plummeting 721ft from the top floor of a high-rise building.
Just a few days before his death, Remi had posted a photo of the city's skyline at night, from Times Square, captioned "Hong Kong" followed by a heart emoji.
- By Shanine Bruder
Remi Lucidi’s haunting final post on top of skyscraper
Remi Lucidi shared a haunting photo on top of a skyscraper in Hong Kong before he tragically died after plummeting 721ft from the top floor of a high-rise building.
Just a few days before his death, Remi had posted a photo of the city's skyline at night, from Times Square, captioned "Hong Kong" followed by a heart emoji.
- By Shanine Bruder
What was Remi Lucidi known for?
Lucidi was known for climbing on high-rise buildings across the world including in Portugal, Bulgaria, Colombia, France, Dubai and Poland.
He reportedly started climbing skyscrapers in 2016.
Since then, the stuntman travelled around the world attempting a variety of stunts.
He posted a selfie to his Instagram page on July 16, showing him hanging off the stairs of the top of a building in Gabrovro, Bulgaria.
- By Shanine Bruder
How did Remi Lucidi die?
The Frenchman plunged to his death from the top floor penthouse of Tregunter Tower, in Hong Kong in July 2023.
He fell 721ft from the 68-storey building during a stunt and was confirmed dead at the scene by the authorities.
Lucidi had arrived at the tower on Thursday evening having told a security guard he was visiting a friend.
The resident later denied having known Lucidi, according to the South China Morning Post, sparking a search for the thrill-seeker.
A security guard is said to have tried to stop him but he had already made his way to the top floor.
CCTV footage has revealed Lucidi took the lift to the 49th floor before taking the stairs to get to the top.
He was last seen knocking on the building's windows calling a maid for help but he fell to his death.
Security officers searching for Remi later found a hatch to the roof open.
A source said police believe the stuntman had been trapped outside the penthouse and was calling for help shortly before his death.
An official cause of death has not yet been recorded.
- By Shanine Bruder
Who was Remi Lucidi?
Lucidi was better known as Remi Enigma, although little is actually known about his life.
He built up a social media following by sharing nail-biting footage of his elaborate stunts on Instagram.
He was also a big extreme sports fan.
Shortly before his death, Lucidi posted a snap of the Hong Kong skyline on his Instagram profile.
- By Shanine Bruder
Remi was ' a friendly and humble guy'
Gurjit Kaur, the hostel's owner where Lucidi was staying for his trip to the country, described him as a "friendly and humble guy."
He said: "He was healthy and fit and happy-faced. I feel very sad."
While a worker who claimed he spoke to Lucidi said: "He told me he was going to hike a mountain when I asked where he was going.
"He said he wanted to hike a lot when he was here."
- By Shanine Bruder
Instagram daredevil dies aged 30 after horrifying fall during stunt in Hong Kong
An Instagram Daredevil has tragically died after falling 721ft from the top floor of a high rise skyscraper in Hong Kong.
French thrillseeker and Instagram star Remi Lucidi – who had arrived at the Tregunter Tower on Thursday evening after telling a security guard he was visiting a friend – was confirmed dead at the scene.
- By Shanine Bruder
Chilling last CCTV images
CCTV footage shows Lucidi taking the lift to the 49th floor before taking the stairs to the top.
He was last seen knocking on the building's windows calling a maid for help but he fell to his death.
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