An 18-year-old Temple College scholar has died after falling from a light-weight pole whereas celebrating the Philadelphia Eagles’ NFC championship win.
Tyler Sabapathy was among the many followers celebrating on the streets of Philadelphia after the Eagles beat the Washington Commanders 55-23 on Sunday. Video exhibits Sabapathy holding onto a road pole then slipping and falling flat on his again, hitting his head on the concrete sidewalk. He was hospitalized with a mind damage and pronounced lifeless two days later.
Temple president John Fry and vp for scholar affairs Jodi Bailey issued a press release Tuesday.
“The lack of a promising 18-year-old man like Tyler is each tragic and traumatic,” the assertion learn partially. “There are not any phrases that may make sense of it, and the complete Temple group mourns his passing. Our hearts exit to Tyler’s household, associates, classmates and all who knew and beloved him.”
Sabapathy, a Toronto native, was an train and sport science main at Temple’s Faculty of Public Well being, in keeping with college officers. He was additionally an achieved gymnast with greater than 120 medals.
“As a member of the college’s membership gymnastics crew, Tyler displayed distinctive self-discipline and work ethic, spending numerous hours per week coaching and honing his craft. He was beloved by his teammates, associates and coaches right here in Philadelphia,” college directors stated.
Philadelphia officers didn’t say whether or not they greased metropolis utility poles on Sunday to discourage followers from climbing them. In accordance with an area information report, police held an inner briefing to debate deal with the subsequent potential celebration, which may very well be in two weeks after the Tremendous Bowl.
