The Brief
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An 18-year-old fell after climbing a pole while celebrating the Eagles win on Sunday.
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Sources say the young man has died.
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Video of the fall has been obtained by FOX 29.
PHILADELPHIA – A night of joyous celebrations took a terrifying turn that left a young man fighting for his life days later.
Sources say he has since succumbed to his injuries.
What we know
Philadelphia police confirmed to FOX 29’s Kelly Rule that an 18-year-old man landed on his head after falling from a pole near 15th and Market streets on Sunday night.
He was taken to a local hospital, where he was put in very critical condition, according to authorities, who say he fell on his own.
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On Tuesday night, sources told FOX 29 the 18-year-old had died.
Sources say he was a Temple University student.
What they’re saying
Temple University released the following announcement to students and colleagues titled ‘Tragic News to Share’ Tuesday night.
“It is with deep sadness that we write to share news of the death of first-year student Tyler Sabapathy. Over the weekend, Tyler sustained critical injuries and ultimately passed away this afternoon.
The loss of a promising 18-year-old man like Tyler is both tragic and traumatic. There are no words that can make sense of it, and the entire Temple community mourns his passing. Our hearts go out to Tyler’s family, friends, classmates and all who knew and loved him.
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A native of Toronto, Canada, Tyler was already a thriving student within Temple University’s College of Public Health, where he was majoring in exercise and sport science. As an accomplished gymnast with more than 120 medals in provincial, regional and international competitions, Tyler was fascinated with injury prevention, and this ultimately led him to pursue the major that he did. He no doubt had a bright future ahead of him, and it is so tragic that we will not be able to see how he would have made his mark on the world.
As a member of the university’s club gymnastics team, Tyler displayed exceptional self-discipline and work ethic, spending countless hours a week training and honing his craft. He was loved by his teammates, friends and coaches here in Philadelphia.
Temple University is committed to supporting our community during this time of unspeakable loss. We encourage students to seek available support services at Tuttleman Counseling Services, located at 1700 N. Broad St., which offers a range of resources. For more information on services and hours of operation, call 215-204-7276 or visit the Tuttleman Counseling Services website.
For faculty and staff members, our employee assistance program offers support and resources 24/7 online or by calling 1-888-267-8126. Employees and students can also contact Temple’s Psychological Services Center at psc@temple.edu, or 215-204-7100.
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Once again, we extend our thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathies to those closest to Tyler, especially his parents and siblings. He will be deeply missed.”
What we don’t know
Further details about the 18-year-old’s fall, along with the extent of his injuries, have yet to be released.
Police say they have launched an investigation.
The backstory
The young man was one of many to climb poles across the city as hundreds of Eagles fans gathered to celebrate the team’s championship win against the Commanders.
The poles are typically greased by the city prior to big sports games in an effort to deter climbing, but several fans make it to the top regardless.
The Source
Information from this article was provided by the Philadelphia Police Department.
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