Orlando, Fla. — The Orlando FreeFall ride at ICON Park will be taken down following Tyre Sampson’s death in March.
The teenager died after falling from the ride on March 24.
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Orlando SlingShot announced the decision on Thursday.
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“We are devastated by Tyre’s death. We have listened to the wishes of Tyre’s family and the community, and have made the decision to take down the FreeFall,” said Orlando SlingShot Group CEO Ritchie Armstrong in a statement.
Armstrong said the company will also be creating a scholarship in Tyre’s name.
Armstrong said the timeline for taking the ride down has not been determined.
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ICON Park officials said they support the decision to take the ride down.
“Tyre’s death is a tragedy that we will never forget. As the landlord, ICON Park welcomes and appreciates Orlando Slingshot’s decision to take down the ride,” said ICON Park.
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