Two individuals climbed to the top of the Empire State Building in New York City on Wednesday and displayed a banner. The two were atop the 1,454 ft (443 m) building for at least ten minutes before descending.
The incident occurred Wednesday afternoon, with reports indicating the pair unfurled a banner reading, “When the power of love beats the love of power, the world will know peace,” according to CBS News. Another report stated the flag consisted of white text against a black background and contained the same message.
CBS News also reported that the two individuals apparently became engaged while at the top of the building’s transmission tower.
The climb was described as an apparent protest by Fox News, though the specific nature of the protest wasn't detailed in available reports. The BBC stated the pair remained on top of the 1,454 ft (443 m) structure for at least ten minutes before climbing down.
The Washington Examiner reported that two people climbed to the top of the Empire State Building and unveiled a flag with the message: “When the power of love beats the love of power, the world will know peace.”
No further details regarding potential arrests or charges were immediately available in reports.
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