New York: Marriage proposal atop the Empire State Building ends in arrest

Two Russian climbers scaled the Empire State Building's spire on Wednesday, according to France 24. They unfurled a banner displaying a message of peace, then one got down on one knee to propose. Their romantic stunt didn't go unnoticed by authorities—both climbers were arrested by police shortly after. The ultimate outcome of the proposal remains unclear.

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