Released 08/10/2015 at 3:58 PM by PIO Joel Despain

The concerned passerby did not believe the man scaling the 10-story construction crane was likely a worker as this was Sunday morning and a fenced-in, 1 ½ acre, downtown construction site at on N. Bedford St. was otherwise dormant. It is where the new U ncommon student housing apartment building is being built.The 53-year-old Poynette man, fearing there could be a serious accident, called for police and quickly flagged down officers as they arrived. He pointed to the high perch upon which the intruder was now stationed – the tip top of the crane. The young man appeared to be involved in some type of activity, but it was not initially clear what that was.Officers observed him for a couple of moments before he realized he had company. He gave a hearty wave and embarked upon his descent. Near the bottom, he must have gotten cold feet, not because of the height at this point, but likely because he realized he was in a bit of trouble, and so he stopped.An officer entered the crane's shaft and coaxed the 25-year-old climber to come down the remaining rungs, so he could explain his early morning adventure.Once face to face with officers, he was extremely apologetic, indicating he just wanted to take a few photos from upon high.Police took a look at images on his phone, and discovered some nice city panoramas, as well as a prized photograph perhaps destined for social media, a selfie from the top of the crane.It has been said that a picture is worth a thousand words, but no images or explanations were to keep the amateur photographer from paying a price for this early morning summit: he was on his way to jail having been arrested for criminal trespass onto a construction site.