An audacious climb turned into a marriage proposal. The couple was soon arrested
Summary
A couple from Russia climbed to the top of the Empire State Building’s antenna in New York City to display a banner with a message about love and peace. Their daring action appeared to be part of a high-altitude marriage proposal, but they were arrested shortly afterward.Key Facts
- The couple, Angela Nikolau and Ivan Beerkus, climbed the Empire State Building’s antenna without safety gear.
- They displayed a large banner that said, “when the power of love beats the love of power the world knows peace.”
- Their stunt was captured on video from a news helicopter, showing them balancing on a narrow ledge and kissing.
- The Empire State Building antenna is 1,454 feet (443 meters) tall.
- The couple is featured in a 2024 Netflix documentary called "Skywalkers: A Love Story."
- They are known for “rooftopping,” which means climbing tall buildings for photos and videos.
- After their stunt, they were arrested for trespassing and unauthorized climbing.
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