Eagles fan, 18, ‘very critical’ after falling from pole during celebration: police

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Eagles fan, 18, ‘very critical’ after falling from pole during celebration: police

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The Brief

An 18-year-old fell after climbing a pole while celebrating the Eagles win on Sunday.

Police say the young man is “very critical.”

Video of the fall has been acquired by police, who have yet to release it.

PHILADELPHIA – A night of joyous celebrations took a terrifying turn that left a young man fighting for his life days later.

What we know

Philadelphia police confirmed to FOX 29’s Kelly Rule that an 18-year-old man landed on his head after falling from a pole near 15th and Market streets on Sunday night.

He was taken to a local hospital, where he remains in very critical condition, according to authorities who say he fell on his own.

What we don’t know

Further details about the 18-year-old’s fall, along with the extent of his injuries, have yet to be released.

Police say they have launched an investigation, and confirm that they have video of the fall.

The backstory

The young man was one of many to climb poles across the city as hundreds of Eagles fans gathered to celebrate the team’s championship win against the Commanders.

The poles are typically greased by the city prior to big sports games in an effort to deter climbing, but several fans make it to the top regardless.

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Information from this article was provided by the Philadelphia Police Department.

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