Russian urban climbers Angela Nikolau and Ivan Kuznetsov were arrested after illegally scaling the Empire State Building’s 1,454-foot antenna in New York during a high-risk stunt.
Known from Netflix’s Skywalkers: A Love Story, the couple reached the top, displayed a banner about love and peace, and Kuznetsov proposed to Nikolau, who accepted.
They stayed briefly before climbing down and being taken into custody for trespassing and unauthorized access. Authorities said they bypassed restricted security zones above the 102nd floor.
The stunt went viral but sparked criticism for being reckless and disruptive, despite no injuries or danger to the public.