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Empire State Building climb: Couple arrested after proposal atop NYC's skyscraper - watch
Published 2 July 2026 ยท general
A daring stunt saw two individuals scale the Empire State Building without safety gear, unfurling a peace banner and reportedly getting engaged at the summit
A daring stunt saw two individuals scale the Empire State Building without safety gear, unfurling a peace banner and reportedly getting engaged at the summit. Ivan Kuznetsov and Angelina Nikolau, known for such climbs, were apprehended after accessing the spire via a maintenance hatch. They face multiple charges including burglary and reckless endangerment for their audacious act.
Published: July 2, 2026 โข 5:37 AM IST ยท Updated: July 2, 2026 โข 6:02 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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A daring stunt saw two individuals scale the Empire State Building without safety gear, unfurling a peace banner and reportedly getting engaged at the summit.
Ivan Kuznetsov and Angelina Nikolau, known for such climbs, were apprehended after accessing the spire via a maintenance hatch.
They face multiple charges including burglary and reckless endangerment for their audacious act.