Temple Student Dies After Falling from Light Pole During Eagles NFC Championship Celebrations in Philadelphia

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Philadelphia mayor calls death of Temple student who fell from pole during Eagles celebration "terrible tragedy"

Philadelphia mayor calls death of Temple student who fell from pole during Eagles celebration "terrible tragedy" Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker called the death of 18-year-old Temple University student Tyler Sabapathy a "terrible, terrible tragedy" and cautioned fans against climbing poles during future celebrations.

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Philadelphia police review strategy to keep fans safe during Eagles celebrations ahead of Super Bowl

An 18-year-old Temple University student has died two days after celebrating the Philadelphia Eagles win over the Washington Commanders in the NFC Championship game, putting the Eagles in the Super Bowl. The fan had climbed a light pole in Philadelphia’s center city and fell on Sunday evening, Jan. 26.

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Eagles fan, 18, dead after fall from light pole in NFC Championship celebration

The 18-year-old, identified as Temple University student Tyler Sabapathy, suffered brain trauma after a fall on 15th and Market streets on Sunday night and was then placed on life support before dying at Jefferson Hospital, ABC 6 in Philly reported Tuesday.

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Canadian teenager dies after fall from light pole while celebrating NFL playoff win

Tyler Sabapathy, 18, was a first-year student and member of the gymnastics team at Temple University in Philadelphia. He fell off a light pole while celebrating the Eagles' NFC championship win over the Washington Commanders on Sunday. The Toronto native reportedly suffered a brain injury and passed away on Tuesday.

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Eagles Fan Dies After Falling From Light Pole During NFC Title Celebration

18-year-old student dies after falling from light pole during Eagles celebration. Student was a member of Temple University's gymnastics team. Police have not said if the poles were greased to make it easier for fans to climb. The Eagles beat the Washington Commanders 55-23 in the NFC Championship.

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Mayor Parker addresses fan safety after Temple student dies climbing pole

Temple University student Tyler Sabapathy died after falling from a street pole while celebrating the Eagles' Super Bowl berth. Mayor Cherelle L. Parker offered her condolences to his family and the Temple community. She implored Philadelphians to be more careful.

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College student dies after falling during Eagles celebration

An 18-year-old Temple University student has died two days after celebrating the Philadelphia Eagles win over the Washington Commanders.

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Eagles fan, 18, dies after fall from light pole during celebration

Tyle Sabapathy, an 18-year-old Temple University student, died after falling from the pole and landing on his head. The teen was taken to the hospital and was in very critical condition before he eventually died. Temple University released a statement about the incident. "There are no words that can make sense of it," the school said.

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College Gymnast Dies After Falling From Light Pole During Eagles Celebration: 'Both Tragic And Traumatic'

18-year-old Temple University student Tyler Sabapathy died Tuesday after being rushed to a hospital after falling from a light pole during celebrations Sunday night. The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Washington Commanders to advance to Super Bowl. The Toronto native was majoring in exercise and sport science and had won more than 120 medals in competitions.

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18-year-old Temple student dies after falling from light pole during Eagles' celebration

18-year-old Temple student dies after falling from light pole during Eagles' celebration. The ritual of climbing light poles has prompted Philadelphia police to grease them in advance, making the structures harder to climb. That doesn't stop people from climbing the poles. If they're going to climb the poles anyway, the powers-that-be should at least consider whether it makes sense to not grease them at all.

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Eagles Fan Who Fell From Pole Has Died

An 18-year-old Temple University student died after suffering a severe head injury when he fell from a pole Sunday night after the game.

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Fan hurt while celebrating Philadelphia Eagles win dies from his injuries

Tyler Sabapathy, 18, was an accomplished gymnast who was a freshman at Temple University. He was hurt when he climbed a street pole and fell while Philadelphia Eagles fans celebrated the team’s victory in Sunday's NFC championship game. He died from his injuries.

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Temple student dies after falling from light pole during Eagles' NFC title celebrations

Tyler Sabapathy, 18, was a freshman at Temple University. He was a member of the gymnastics club team. He had received more than 120 medals in provincial, regional and international competitions. A video of a man falling spread on social media before being taken down.

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Eagles fan, 18, dies after falling from pole during celebration: sources

Police say an 18-year-old man landed on his head after falling from a pole on Sunday night. He was taken to a local hospital, where he was put in very critical condition, according to authorities. On Tuesday night, sources told FOX 29 the 18- year-old had died.

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Temple student who fell from street pole during NFC championship celebration has died

Tyler Sabapathy, an accomplished gymnast, was critically injured when he fell from a street pole near City Hall. Temple University did not mention the accident as the cause of TylerSabapathy’s death in a statement issued Tuesday night mourning the loss of the Toronto, Canada native. The 18-year-old was the person who fell from the street pole at 15th and Market Streets during the massive fan celebration.

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