Individual Claims to Have Bomb on Ferris Wheel at Santa Monica Pier; Negotiators En Route

SANTA MONICA, California, Oct. 9, 2023 – An individual claiming to possess a bomb has climbed onto the Ferris Wheel at California’s Santa Monica Pier. Negotiators are en route to the scene to address the situation. Authorities have not yet confirmed the credibility of the bomb threat. The area has been cordoned off, and emergency services are on standby. The public is urged to avoid the area until further notice.