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The Independent UK
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Florida activist finally comes down from DC bridge five days into protest

A protester who spent five days camped atop Washington D.C.'s Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge descended Wednesday morning, concluding his unusual demonstration against artificial intelligence and the war in Iran.

Guido Reichstadter, an activist from Florida, was observed coming down from one of the bridge's arches, where he had been stationed since May 1. His presence led to intermittent traffic disruptions as local police closed lanes and engaged in negotiations.

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