2 people climb to the top of Empire State Building spire, unfurl banner

2 people climb to the top of Empire State Building spire, unfurl banner

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2 people climb to the top of Empire State Building spire, unfurl banner
The Empire State building and the skyline of Manhattan is viewed on January 21, 2015 in New York City. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

(NEW YORK) — Two people climbed to the top of the Empire State Building Thursday afternoon and unfurled a flag on top of its spire.

The unidentified people appear to be wearing masks.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

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