“The ride is coming down, I’m thankful for that, but my son’s not coming back,” said Nekia Dodd, the mother of 14-year-old Tyre Sampson.
it was supportive of the owner of the ride's decision to dismantle the tower, and that it was"pleased the process has begun."against the park, the owner of the FreeFall and the Austrian manufacturer of the ride, Funtime.
Orlando Eagle Drop Slingshot said in a statement to WESH it was"pleased that a settlement has been reached." A representative for ICON Park told WESH:"With the utmost respect to the family, we defer any questions on this matter to the family."
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