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Coverage dated October 5, 2022

Orlando FreeFall ride to be torn down after Tyre Sampson's death, operators confirm

Headline from Fox26 Houston

Tyre Sampson died in March after plunging to his death while riding the Orlando FreeFall, which has been closed ever since.

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  1. Fox26 Houston

    Orlando FreeFall ride to be torn down after Tyre Sampson's death, operators confirm (opens Fox26 Houston)

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    Fox26 Houston's feed description

    Tyre Sampson died in March after plunging to his death while riding the Orlando FreeFall, which has been closed ever since.

  2. CBS News

    Orlando FreeFall ride will be taken down after teen's death (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    The decision to take down the ride was made because of Tyre Sampson's March 24 death

  3. KSDK

    Orlando ride to be taken down after Tyre Sampson's death (opens KSDK)

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    KSDK's feed description

    Tyre Sampson, 14, fell to his death from the Orlando FreeFall ride in March.

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