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WATCH: 2 people climb to top of Empire State Building; raise flag from spire

WATCH: 2 people climb to top of Empire State Building; raise flag from spire

In a shocking scene high above the streets of Manhattan, two masked individuals scaled to the very top of the Empire State Building on Wednesday afternoon to unfurl a banner promoting world peace.

Posted July 1, 2026 12:44pm EDT

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WATCH: 2 people climb to top of Empire State Building; raise flag from spire

WATCH: 2 people climb to top of Empire State Building; raise flag from spire

WATCH: 2 people climb to top of Empire State Building; raise flag from spire

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Empire State Building climb: 2 in custody

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People climb Empire State Building spire with flag: What happened?

People climb Empire State Building spire with flag: What happened?

People climb Empire State Building spire with flag: What happened?