Coverage dated October 5, 2022

Florida drop tower will be taken down after teen's death

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A towering amusement ride in central Florida’s tourism district where a Missouri teen fell to his death will be taken down because of the accident. The owner, Orlando Slingshot, said Thursday that the decision to take down the more than 400-foot (122-meter) ride in Orlando’s International Drive dist…

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  1. WNYT Albany

    Florida drop tower will be taken down after teen's death (opens WNYT Albany)

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    A towering amusement ride in central Florida’s tourism district where a Missouri teen fell to his death will be taken down because of the accident. The owner, Orlando Slingshot, said Thursday that the decision to take down the more than 400-foot (122-meter) ride in Orlando’s International Drive dist…

  2. KVIA El Paso

    Orlando FreeFall ride will be taken down after teen's death, operator says (opens KVIA El Paso)

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    By Jason Hanna, CNN A Florida drop tower amusement park ride from which a 14-year-old boy fell to his death in March will be taken down, the ride’s operator said Thursday. The decision to take down the 430-foot-tall Orlando FreeFall tower and ride at ICON Park outside Orlando was made because of Tyr…

  3. NBC 6 South Florida

    Orlando Free Fall Drop Tower Ride Will Be Taken Down After Teen's Death (opens NBC 6 South Florida)

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    A towering amusement ride in central Florida’s tourism district where a Missouri teen fell to his death will be taken down because of the accident. The owner, Orlando Slingshot, said Thursday that the decision to take down the more than 400-foot (122-meter) ride in Orlando’s International Drive dist…

  4. Kokomo Tribune

    Florida drop tower will be taken down after teenager's death (opens Kokomo Tribune)

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    A towering amusement ride in central Florida’s tourism district where a Missouri teen fell to his death will be taken down because of the accident. The owner, Orlando Slingshot, said

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