Empire State Building Climb
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Russian climbers Ivan Beerkus and Angela Nikolau were arrested in New York after scaling the Empire State Building without safety gear. The couple, known for urban exploration, allegedly unfurled a banner and were apprehended by authorities. Reports suggest the stunt may have been for a marriage proposal.
Russian skyscraper couple faces eight charges after Empire State Building climb
- Russian skyscraper couple Ivan Beerkus and Angela Nikolau were arrested on July 1 for scaling the Empire State Building. - They unfurled a banner with a peace message and became engaged at the top of the structure. - The couple faces eight charges including reckless endangerment and criminal mischief.
Skyscraper climbing couple arrested after scaling Empire State Building antenna
- A Russian couple known for professional skyscraper climbing, Ivan ‘Vanya’ Beerkus and Angela Nikolau, were arrested after scaling the Empire State Building's antenna without permission. - The pair f…
Meet Angela Nikolau and Ivan Kuznetsov, couple arrested after climbing Empire State Building
- Russian urban climbers Angela Nikolau and Ivan Kuznetsov were arrested after illegally scaling the Empire State Building. - The couple reached the antenna spire, about 1,454 feet high, and unfurled …
Influencers propose atop Empire State Building, then get arrested
- Russian influencers Ivan Beerkus and Angela Nikolau scaled the Empire State Building without safety gear on July 1, 2026, for a marriage proposal. - The couple, known for rooftopping, unfurled a ban…
Climber couple arrested after scaling Empire State Building antenna for apparent marriage proposal
- Two Russian climbers, known for their "rooftopping" exploits, were arrested after scaling the Empire State Building. - The climbers, Angela Nikolau and Ivan Beerkus, were reportedly attempting a mar…
Russian daredevils climb Empire State Building to unfurl 'love' banner
- Two individuals, identified as Russian daredevils, were arrested after scaling the Empire State Building and unfurling a banner. - The banner read, "When the power of love beats the love of power th…