Couple Arrested After Climbing to Top of Empire State Building for Proposal
Translated & summarized from Walla by baba
A couple climbed to the top of the Empire State Building in New York on July 1, 2026, displayed a peace banner, got engaged, and were arrested by police.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- A couple climbed to the Empire State Building's highest point on July 1, 2026.
- They displayed a banner promoting peace and reportedly got engaged there.
- The couple wore masks and black clothing during the climb.
- Police arrested them around 1 p.m. after responding to the security breach.
- It is unclear how they accessed the restricted antenna area at the summit.
- A video from the climbers was shared on Instagram showing the platform near the top.
On July 1, 2026, a man and a woman dressed in black and wearing masks climbed to the highest point of New York City's Empire State Building, approximately 443 meters above ground. At the summit, they unfurled a banner reading, "When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace." The couple reportedly got engaged at the top before being arrested by New York Police Department officers around 1 p.m. The police responded swiftly to the security breach, but it remains unclear how the pair managed to reach the antenna area, which is typically restricted and houses broadcasting equipment for local TV and radio stations. A video purportedly taken by one of the climbers from the platform near the antenna was shared on Instagram. The incident drew attention on social media, with live updates and speculation about the couple's motives and methods.
