Two Russian daredevils, Angela Nikolau and Vanya Beerkus, claim to be the duo who scaled the 102-storey, 443-metre tower for an apparent show of love and a marriage proposal.

A pair of masked daredevils were seen climbing the Empire State Building and flying a banner about love and peace.

A pair of masked daredevils were seen climbing the Empire State Building and flying a banner about love and peace.