Woman Climbs Statue of Liberty on July 4

Woman Climbs Statue of Liberty on July 4
The Statue of Liberty is pictured in New York, on May 14, 2014. Jewel Samad/AFP/Getty Images
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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A person has scaled the Statue of Liberty, apparently as part of a protest on Independence Day.

The person is seen moving around near the feet of the statue, according to helicopter footage. Police are trying to persuade the person to come down.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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