14 Year Old Tragically Falls From Free-Fall Ride in Orlando

A 14-year-old boy from Missouri fell to his death while on a new ride at an Orlando amusement park, authorities said.

The incident occurred Thursday shortly after 11 p.m. at ICON Park, the Orange County Sheriff's Office said. Deputies responded to a 911 call after the boy fell off the Orlando FreeFall, the world’s tallest free-standing drop tower at a height of 430 feet, according to the park.

The teenager was transported to a local hospital where he died from his injuries, the sheriff's office said.

The boy, identified by authorities as Tyre Sampson, was visiting Orlando from Missouri with a friend's family, Orange County Sheriff John Mina told reporters during a briefing Friday afternoon.

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Terribly sad and tragic thing to happen but this kid was obviously way too big for the ride and they didn't harness him correctly. The harness doesn't even look locked in.

That's a big kid. Probably had a future in in sports. Devastating for his. Mom and dad. He was vacationing with a friend and his family.

What a horror story.

14 years old, 6 foot five inches 345 pounds. He should never have been on that ride.