The Pam the Bird Showdown: When Activism Meets Absurdity The eight hour standoff at the Bolte Bridge in Melbourne was a spectacle that left many wondering what exactly had transpired.
Jack Gibson Burrell, a 22 year old accused graffiti vandal with a penchant for social media stunts, refused to come down from a concrete pillar after allegedly spray painting his signature tag, Pam the Bird.
Police tried to negotiate with him, worried about the safety of both themselves and motorists stopped on the bridge.