Police in the US state of South Carolina arrested a man who climbed onto a suspended traffic light pole at a busy intersection during rush hour in Myrtle Beach.
Drivers were shocked when the suspect allegedly began defecating onto passing vehicles below.
Stunned motorists called emergency services, prompting a swift response from local officers.
The 41-year-old man was safely brought down and taken into police custody.
When questioned by officers about his actions, he claimed he was simply "having a bad day".
The suspect, identified as David Martinez, faces charges of obscene behaviour and disorderly conduct in a public place.
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