ORLANDO, Fla. - A 14-year-old boy tragically fell to his death from a ride at Orlando's ICON Park on Thursday night.
Witnesses shared video exclusively with FOX 35 of the moments right before he fell. The video has been edited due to its graphic nature.Witnesses on the scene told deputies that the boy fell from the Orlando Free Fall ride, which stands at 430 feet.
It is the world’s tallest freestanding drop tower.The Orange County Sheriff's Office later confirmed that a 14-year-old boy was transported to the hospital, where he died from his injuries.
It's not known how the boy fell from the ride. The boy has been identified as Tyre Sampson who was visiting from Missouri.RELATED: Teen dies after fall from drop tower ride at Orlando's ICON PARK, authorities sayMontrey Williams told FOX 35 News that they saw something fall and at first, thought it was a piece of the ride.The Orange County Sheriff gave an update on Friday on the 14-year-old boy who fell from an Orlando ride at ICON Park and died.Authorities said a 14-year-old boy fell off the Orlando Free Fall ride at ICON Park.