"Urbex" or urban exploration: a risky practice

On April 11, a 15-year-old girl lost her life by exploring the site of a disused Shawinigan plant, yet it is not allowed to go. This kind of place – disused buildings, roofs of buildings, pipes – are places appreciated by urban exploration enthusiasts. Also called "urbex", this practice does not date back yesterday and consists of adventures in abandoned, forbidden or difficult places. Several urban exploration enthusiasts also take photos and v…