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Two masked people reached the antenna of the 1,454-foot Empire State Building on July 1 and displayed a banner reading "When the power of love beats the love of power the world knows peace." One appeared to propose before the pair descended, embraced and were taken into custody.
The IndependentThe climbers wore masks and remained on the spire for at least ten minutes. One appeared to propose to the other while atop the building. Police cleared the observation deck and sent a helicopter during the incident.
The pair began descending at 12:35 p.m. ET, according to USA Today, before embracing, taking selfies and being taken into custody by NYPD officers. The NYPD said the two are facing multiple charges. ABC reported that the Empire State Building prohibits masks and costumes on the premises and that officials recovered the banner after the climbers were detained.
The building measures 1,454 feet including its spire and antenna.
These outlets didn't split into competing frames — coverage was uniform.
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