In New York, a couple climbed a skyscraper's transmission tower to propose

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The incident occurred around noon. Witnesses said that initially they suspected nothing unusual, as they believed the young people had permission to be on the tower. However, the observation deck was later evacuated, and police officers, including special units and a police helicopter, arrived at the scene.

According to preliminary information, the participants of the action climbed to the very top without special safety equipment and were livestreaming or posting messages on social media while at the summit. Initially, they began to descend, but then climbed back to the upper platform.

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Around 12:35, the couple finally began their descent. On one of the lower platforms, the man knelt down and, as seen in the footage, proposed to his companion. After this, they embraced, the woman removed her mask, and the couple kissed.

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Around 1 PM, both were detained by police officers. No one was reported injured. According to law enforcement, the man and woman may face charges of trespassing and creating a dangerous situation.

A representative of the Empire State Building administration reported that the incident was quickly resolved in cooperation with the police. According to him, there was no danger to employees, tenants, or visitors of the building. He humorously noted that for a memorable marriage proposal, the skyscraper's observation deck is a much safer place than the transmission tower.

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Experts noted that climbing to such a height without preparation is very dangerous. Radio engineering equipment operates on the tower, power sources are present, and any mistake can lead to severe consequences. Such work, experts emphasize, is performed only by specially trained personnel.

This is not the first time people have climbed to the top of the Empire State Building. In 2023, musician and actor Jared Leto made such a climb, but he did so with official permission from the building's administration.

The top floor of the Empire State Building is at a height of 381 meters. Including the transmission tower, the building's height is 443.2 meters. This iconic building is among the top 10 tallest in the USA.

The wind at the very top of the building at the time of the incident was southwesterly, with a speed of 8-16 kilometers per hour, and the air temperature while the couple was at the top was 31.7 degrees Celsius.

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