India, July 1 -- People in Manhattan looked up in surprise on Wednesday afternoon after two masked individuals climbed to the very top of the Empire State Building and raised a flag carrying a message about world peace. The incident happened around noon and drew widespread attention from people on the streets below. Videos and photos spread rapidly as the pair stood high above the city. According to FOX 5 NY's Amanda Hurley, NYPD helicopters were later seen near the building while officers responded to the scene.

The climbers made their way to the top section of the Empire State Building and displayed a flag that read, "When the power of love beats the love of power, the world knows peace."

The message could be clearly seen from below a...