Love Birds Arrested After Climbing New York’s Skyscraper For Marriage Proposal
Two individuals were arrested on Wednesday after bypassing security protocols to climb an antenna at the very top of the iconic Empire State Building in New York City, staging a dramatic wedding proposal before being taken into federal custody.
The duo, who have been identified as Russian roof-toppers Angela Nikolau and Ivan Beerkus, pulled off the stunt while wearing all-black clothing with their faces completely covered.
Upon scaling the peak of the 1,454-foot (443-meter) landmark, the couple unfurled a massive banner that read, “When the power of love beats the love of power, the world knows peace.”
The banner has been reportedly recovered and an NYPD helicopter was sent, while the building’s observation deck was cleared of visitors as police arrived.
Confirming the containment of the situation, a New York Police Department spokesman told agency report AFP, “Two individuals were taken into custody without incident. There are no injuries reported. Charges are pending, and the investigation is still ongoing.”
