Philadelphia Mayor Calls Death Of Temple Student Who Fell From Pole During Eagles Celebration "Terrible Tragedy"

CBS Philadelphia

January 30, 2025

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.

Parker also sent her condolences to the family during an unrelated press conference inside City Hall Wednesday.

"I want to continue to reaffirm and echo the same sentiments that I said before that game, asking the public to refrain from climbing poles," the mayor said.

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