Russian rooftopper couple Angela Nikolau and Ivan Beerkus free-climbed to the 1,454-foot tip of New York City’s Empire State Building on Wednesday, draped a banner quoting Jimi Hendrix on peace and love, then got engaged before descending safely. The pair, stars of the 2024 Netflix documentary Skywalkers: A Love Story, faced felony charges like burglary and reckless endangerment after NYPD arrested them without incident. Officials highlighted risks to first responders, while the Empire State Building called the climb unauthorized and stressed public safety.
Climbers Scale Empire State Spire, Unfurl Peace Banner, and Get Engaged Before Arrest
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Arrest, Climbers, Empire State Building, Engagement, New York City, Peace Banner, Public Protest, Urban Climbing
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