Watch: Two people climb to highest point of Empire State Building

Russian daredevils Vanya Beerkus and Angela Nikolau are seen as ambassadors for 'rooftopping', a climbing sport.

Two people climbed the antenna of New York's Empire State Building on Wednesday, unfurled a banner promoting “the power of love” and appeared to stage a marriage proposal before being arrested. News footage showed the masked pair kissing atop the skyscraper before one knelt and the other appeared to display a ring.

Sign displaying message of peace was seen on the New York landmark after two people climbed to top of the skyscraper An elaborate apparent marriage proposal unfolded atop the Empire State Building’s spire on Wednesday above the level where the general public are permitted to go after two people climbed to the pinnacle of the New York City landmark.