Couple arrested after daring Empire State marriage proposal stunt
Summary
Two people climbed the Empire State Building antenna in New York City and displayed a banner with a peace message while appearing to propose marriage. They were arrested by police, and the couple was later identified as Russian nationals known for urban climbing.Key Facts
- The couple climbed to the top antenna of the Empire State Building, about 443 meters (1,454 feet) high.
- They showed a banner that read, “When the power of love beats the love of power the world knows peace.”
- The couple dressed in black appeared to kiss during the stunt.
- Police arrested them after showing body camera footage of their retrieval.
- The two are Russian nationals named Vanya Beerkus and Angela Nikolau.
- Angela Nikolau is known for the sport of “rooftopping,” which involves climbing tall buildings.
- Angela’s father, a Russian circus artist, said he knew about the climb and considered it normal.
- The Empire State Building said the climb was unauthorized and suggested using their official $1,000 proposal package instead.
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