Two people were arrested Wednesday afternoon after climbing onto the antenna of the Empire State Building in New York City to unfurl a banner and propose marriage. According to multiple reports, the incident occurred around noon when the pair scaled the building's transmission tower, which stands at 1,454 feet tall.
Key Takeaways
Two people were arrested after climbing onto the antenna of the Empire State Building for an engagement proposal. They unfurled a banner reading 'When the power of love beats the love of power, the world knows peace.'
- Two individuals climbed to the top of the Empire State Building's antenna.
- The pair was arrested without incident after an apparent marriage proposal.
- No injuries were reported during the stunt.
- The climbers are believed to be Angela Nikolau and Ivan Beerkus, known for similar stunts.
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▼Source Claims Check
1 Difference FoundAll 3 publishers report consistent facts across 2 key claims. 1 point of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Incident Timeline | 1 Difference | CBS News reports climbers were arrested around 1pm; HuffPost states investigation is ongoing. | ▼ |
| Climbers Identities | Broad Agreement | Identified as Angela Nikolau and Ivan Beerkus | |
| Banner Message | Broad Agreement | When the power of love beats the love of power, the world knows peace. |
Incident Timeline
▼CBS News reports climbers were arrested around 1pm; HuffPost states investigation is ongoing.
Climbers Identities
Broad AgreementIdentified as Angela Nikolau and Ivan Beerkus
Banner Message
Broad AgreementWhen the power of love beats the love of power, the world knows peace.
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The individuals, identified by HuffPost as Angela Nikolau and Ivan Beerkus—known for their daring stunts featured in Netflix’s documentary “Skywalkers: A Love Story”—unfurled a banner reading 'When the power of love beats the love of power, the world knows peace.' The New York Police Department (NYPD) confirmed that the two were taken into custody without incident and there were no reported injuries. Charges are pending.
The Empire State Building spokesperson emphasized that there was no danger to tenants or visitors during the unauthorized incident. Nikolau posted photos on Instagram from their vantage point, including images of the proposal and an engagement ring. The pair's stunt drew significant attention, with live news coverage showing them climbing up and down the antenna.
The NYPD responded to the scene with a helicopter and drone, leading to street closures near 5th Avenue and 34th Street. Witnesses reported seeing the climbers open gates on the observation deck before ascending further. The incident is reminiscent of actor Jared Leto's permitted climb in 2023 but underscores the potential dangers of such stunts without proper safety measures.
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