Two masked individuals climbed to the top of the Empire State Building's antenna in New York City on Wednesday, where they displayed a banner promoting peace before making their way back down and eventually being arrested.
Dressed entirely in black and appearing to climb without visible safety harnesses, the pair stood on a narrow ledge near the summit of the antenna, approximately 443 meters (1,454 feet) above Manhattan.
News footage shot from a helicopter then showed them embracing and appearing to kiss after unfurling a banner reading: "When the power of love beats the love of power, the world knows peace."
Shortly after 12:30 p.m., the climbers began descending the metal framework of the antenna to a wider platform. There, the man appeared to set up a piece of electronic equipment before kneeling in front of the other, after which the pair kissed and hugged again.
The woman then took several selfies while holding out a left hand, suggesting she was admiring a ring.
