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A 91-year-old grandpa in Kaohsiung has made his corrugated tin roof into a “sky garden” with all kinds of vegetables. But due to its steep slope, the sight of the elderly man tending to his precarious garden every day leaves his neighbors in a cold sweat.

The third-floor roof of this building has a tiny vegetable garden, tended by this elderly man in a conical hat. He waters the plants without a care in the world, even as his neighbors notice the dangerously steep grade of the roof.

Witness
What if a pot or a tree or one of those pipes falls and hits someone? But what’s really concerning is the man up there watering the plants. It’s really dangerous!

The neighbors are worried the man could slip or the roof could give way. Reporters went to find the man in question. At 91 years old, Mr. Liu was more than happy to give a tour of his beloved garden.

Mr. Liu
Gardener
I walk over here and there’s always something to hold onto. I can grab on there, or over there. It’s very safe. I’m not afraid of falling.

All kinds of plants are growing on Mr. Liu’s rooftop garden, including bitter melon, leafy greens, and even a terrace for loofah, all built by his own hands. He confidently pointed out the handrails he installed everywhere, saying he’s not afraid of falling, and there’s also a railing along the edge. He said he goes up there twice a day.

Mr. Liu
Gardener
It’s hot in the afternoon, so I go up in the morning and evening. My legs are still in great shape.

Neighbor
It’s not dangerous for him to grow vegetables up there. He’s been doing it for years, and there’s a fence to block him from falling.

It’s a sight to behold, seeing this elderly gardener defy gravity and his age by climbing around on the roof. But even if he’s confident he won’t fall, the neighbors are still worried for his safety.

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