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Philly mayor warns Eagles fans over post-Super Bowl LIX antics: 'Do not climb light poles or anything else'

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker warned Eagles fans about their post-Super Bowl LIX celebrations after their last one left at least one person dead and several injured in separate incidents.

The Eagles are set to take on the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday night in a rematch of Super Bowl LVII. Philadelphia officials have made clear they were ready for revelers to take to the streets after the game. Parker warned fans not to climb on the city’s light poles.

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"Don't climb light poles or anything else," she said Friday, via FOX 29 Philadelphia. "Please, Philadelphia, I implore you as your mayor, do not climb light poles or anything else."

She added the climbing on any type of structure or fixture could "lead to tragedy."

Tyler Sabapathy, an 18-year-old Temple University student-athlete, died after falling from the pole and landing on his head while celebrating the Eagles’ NFC Championship win, Philadelphia police told FOX 29 Philadelphia. The teen was taken to the hospital and was in very critical condition before he eventually died.

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At least three other people were injured when a driver drove into a crowd of pedestrians after the playoff game at Lincoln Financial Field.

"The Philadelphia Police Department is on an all-hands-on-deck approach to ensure everyone’s safety," Police Commissioner Kevin J. Bethel said Friday. "Our officers will be out in full force across the city, ready to keep the festivities running smoothly."

The Eagles and Chiefs’ game will be broadcast on FOX. Coverage begins at 1 p.m. ET and can be streamed live for free on Tubi.

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Philadelphia plane crash investigators recover medical jet's black box

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said they have recovered the black box from the deadly Jan. 31 Learjet 55 plane crash in Philadelphia.

The announcement, made on Sunday, said investigators located the cockpit voice recorder (CVR) eight feet below the site of the initial impact. 

Investigators also found the aircraft's enhanced ground proximity warning system (EGPWS), which the NTSB said "could also contain flight data."

"Both components will be sent to the NTSB Vehicle Recorders Laboratory in Washington, DC for evaluation," a statement said. "NTSB investigators have recovered both engines. Wreckage recovery continues tomorrow and all of the wreckage will be sent to a secure location in Delaware for further examination."

EERIE PHOTOS SHOW INTERIOR OF DOOMED MEDEVAC JET THAT CRASHED IN PHILADELPHIA

Flight data recorders and CVRs are tools that help investigators reconstruct the events that led up to a plane crash. They are orange to make them easier to find in wreckage, and are usually installed in a plane's tail section, which is considered the most survivable part of the aircraft, according to the NTSB's website.

The Jet Rescue Air Ambulance crash that took place near the Roosevelt Mall killed at least seven people and injured 22 others.

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Four crew members and two passengers – a pediatric patient and her mother – were on the plane that was headed to Springfield-Branson National Airport in Missouri, the company said. They were all Mexican nationals.

A person in a car was the seventh fatal victim of the fiery crash.

Meanwhile, 38-year-old Jason Rodriguez – who was in the area at the time of the crash – remains missing, according to FOX 29. His family says he was shopping when they last heard from him.

Fox News' Andrea Margolis, Greg Wehner and the Associated Press contributed to this report. 

NTSB releases video of responders searching through eerie site of fatal Philadelphia Learjet crash

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recently released video of officials combing through the debris and destruction left after the fatal Jan. 31 plane crash in Philadelphia, which killed at least seven people and injured 22 others.

The footage, which was shot on Sunday, showed the haunting aftermath of the Learjet 55 crash. The eerily-empty streets were strewn with debris, yellow tape and abandoned vehicles, as well as construction barriers guarding the scene of the crash.

One official stood in a crater-sized hole to inspect the rubble. Drone footage also shows the abandoned cars with broken windows covered in ash several yards away from the crater.

On Sunday, the NTSB announced that it had recovered the cockpit voice recorder (CVR) from the scene, which was found eight feet below the site of the initial impact. Investigators also found the aircraft's enhanced ground proximity warning system (EGPWS), which the NTSB says "could also contain flight data."

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"Both components will be sent to the NTSB Vehicle Recorders Laboratory in Washington, DC for evaluation," the statement added.  "NTSB investigators have recovered both engines. Wreckage recovery continues tomorrow and all of the wreckage will be sent to a secure location in Delaware for further examination."

The crash, which involved a medevac jet, took place near the Roosevelt Mall at around 6:30 p.m. on Friday evening. The aircraft was departing from Northeast Philadelphia Airport at the time, en route to Missouri for a fuel stop and eventually Mexico.

Jet Air Ambulance spokesperson Shai Gold told Fox News Digital that a passenger on the flight was a Mexican citizen who was in the U.S. for life-saving medical treatment. The young girl was headed home at the time with her mother.

In total, six people were on the plane, including four crew members. On Sunday, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker said that at least 22 people were injured, and the seventh fatal victim was in a car at the time of the crash.

"Five of the victims remain hospitalized currently, and three of them are in critical condition," the mayor said at the press conference. "We have not, out of respect for their families and their loved ones, shared the names of any of those who have been impacted. Please continue to lift them, their families and loved ones up in prayer."

Fires erupted immediately after the plane crash, but Philadelphia fire officials eventually got the flames under control. Gold told Fox News Digital that the aircraft was "loaded with jet fuel that's highly flammable."

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"There is no indication that anybody survived, and by the debris field, I would be pleasantly surprised to learn otherwise," Gold explained at the time.

The Jet Air Ambulance spokesperson added that the pilot aboard the Learjet was "a very seasoned pilot," and that the co-pilot was also experienced.

"They know the job, and they do it many times," Gold added. "We fly 600 to 700 missions a year. We are very busy, very active, and we keep top-notch staff."

On Sunday, the NTSB announced that it had recovered the cockpit voice recorder (CVR) from the scene, which was found eight feet below the site of the initial impact. Investigators also found the aircraft's enhanced ground proximity warning system (EGPWS), which the NTSB says "could also contain flight data."

Fox News Digital's Greg Wehner, Alexandra Koch and Lorraine Taylor contributed to this report.

ICE nabs 7 illegal immigrants during Philadelphia car wash raid

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents conducted a worksite raid at a car wash in Philadelphia that led to the arrest of seven illegal immigrants, the agency announced. 

ICE confirmed they conducted a worksite enforcement operation on Jan. 28 at Complete Autowash in Philadelphia based on allegations that employees were being subjected to labor exploitation.

The agency said that ICE agents encountered, interviewed and arrested seven illegal aliens for immigration violations, who were later detained pending removal.

When asked about the worksite raid, one senior ICE official's reaction to the operation was "Wowsers," according to Fox News national correspondent Bill Melugin. 

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Melugin noted that worksite operations like this were not happening under the Biden administration.

President Donald Trump's Border Czar Tom Homan has repeatedly said that if someone is in the U.S. illegally, "they're on the table," regardless of if they have criminal convictions. 

Of those arrested, ICE confirmed that six were from Mexico and one was from the Dominican Republic.

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"The successful execution of this worksite enforcement operation underscores our determined commitment to national security and public safety," Enforcement and Removal Operations Philadelphia acting Field Office Director Brian McShane said in a statement.

"We were able to apprehend individuals who are unlawfully present in the United States. These operations highlight the dedication and diligence of our officers and agents in protecting our communities from potential threats by enforcing immigration laws in accordance with U.S. laws and Department of Homeland Security policies."

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ICE has arrested more than 7,400 people in nine days across several states amid its aggressive crackdown on illegal immigration since the new Trump administration came into office. 

ICE officers have been seen carrying out raids of homes, work sites, and other establishments, while deportations have also ramped up, with the Trump administration vowing to send the most violent migrants to Guantánamo Bay.

According to a compilation of daily totals of arrests, as of Jan. 31, ICE has so far arrested 7,412 people who the agency says are in the country illegally. The agency says that nearly 6,000 ICE detainers have been placed on individuals.

Fox News Digital's Michael Dorgan contributed to this report. 

Eerie photos show interior of doomed medevac jet that crashed in Philadelphia

The operator of a medevac jet that crashed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on Friday evening released new photos showing the interior of the aircraft before the deadly crash.

Jet Rescue Air, the company operating the medical transport that crashed and killed at least seven people, while injuring 19 others, released three photos of the plane's interior.

The company’s spokesperson told Fox News, "those are the pics of the actual aircraft’s interior. You can see its setup. We call it ‘flying ICU setting.’"

The photos show a stretcher for the patient, which is covered in a white sheet and surrounded by various pieces of medical equipment used to track vitals and care for the patient.

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There are two seats positioned next to and facing the stretcher, with two others near the foot of the stretcher.

The company also provided a picture of a black box similar to the one from the jet, which has yet to be recovered from the crash site.

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"This picture is a voice recorder," Jet Rescue Air Ambulance said. "It records the conversations with the pilots at the tower as well as pilots and co-pilots amongst themselves. This is what we’re looking for. The plane has an identical box to this. This is not the box from the plane."

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On Friday, Jet Rescue Air Ambulance, said its Learjet 55 crashed while departing from Northeast Philadelphia Airport around 6:30 p.m. The incident happened on a street near Roosevelt Mall.

Four crew members and two passengers – a pediatric patient and her mother – were on the plane that was headed to Springfield-Branson National Airport in Missouri, the company said. They were all Mexican nationals.

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Shai Gold, managing director of corporate strategy and communications for Air Ambulance, previously told ABC 6 news there was "absolutely no indication" of any issues with the plane prior to the crash.

The maintenance records of the airplane were "impeccable" and the company goes by the book, following manufacturer specifications, according to Gold.

He added that the entire crew onboard was top-notch.

"The flight team [is] very experienced," Gold said. "We pick the best of the best to fly those air ambulances. These are very careful, very seasoned individuals."

Fox News Digital’s Alexandra Koch and Landon Mion contributed to this report.

VIDEO: Father of 10-Year-Old Hit by Debris in Philadelphia Plane Crash Calls Him 'My Hero'

A 10-year-old boy's parents said he is fighting hard in recovery after he was injured during Friday's plane crash in Northeast Philadelphia.

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What we know about the victims of the Philadelphia crash

A medevac plane carrying a child, a mother and four crew members crashed near the Roosevelt Mall in Philadelphia on Friday night. All those aboard the plane were killed in the tragedy. While there is not much known about who was aboard the doomed medical flight, some details have been made public.

Jet Rescue Air Ambulance, the global ambulance flight company operating the plane, said its Learjet 55 crashed while departing from Northeast Philadelphia Airport at about 6:30 p.m. The company said that all those aboard the flight were Mexican nationals.

"The plane was loaded with jet fuel that's highly flammable. There is no indication that anybody survived, and by the debris field, I would be pleasantly surprised to learn otherwise," said Air Ambulance spokesperson Shai Gold.

Gold described the pilot and co-pilot as being "very seasoned," saying that "they know the job, and they do it many times."

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Later, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed that the six nationals aboard the plane had been killed. Sheinbaum added that she instructed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to do anything necessary to support the victims’ families.

In addition to the child and mother, there was a pilot, co-pilot, physician and a paramedic aboard the plane.

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Shriners Children's Hospital in Philadelphia confirmed in a statement on X that the young girl had been a patient.

"Shriners Children’s is heartbroken to confirm that one of our pediatric patients and the child’s mother were aboard the Jet Rescue Air Ambulance that crashed in Philadelphia last night," the hospital’s post read. Citing patient privacy concerns, the hospital did not give further details.

"Our hearts and prayers go out to the families of the medical crew and pilots who were also lost in this tragic event – as well as all of the people who were affected on the ground – and we’re thankful to the first responders for their quick action."

In addition to those aboard the flight, several people on the ground near the crash were injured. This included an 11-year-old boy, a 31-year-old man and a 30-year-old woman, according to NBC10, a local news outlet.

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President Donald Trump took to Truth Social to react to the tragedy.

"So sad to see the plane go down in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. More innocent souls lost. Our people are totally engaged," Trump wrote. "First Responders are already being given credit for doing a great job. More to follow. God Bless you all."

The crash in Philadelphia comes just days after a deadly aircraft collision near Washington, D.C., that took the lives of 67 people. The cause of the crash in Philadelphia, as well as the total number of casualties, remains unknown.

Alexandra Koch, Lorraine Taylor and Alexis McAdams contributed to this report.

Plane Crash in Philadelphia Leads to Explosions, Buildings on Fire

A plane crash in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, resulted in a large explosion setting several buildings on fire. Six people onboard the aircraft appear to have died in the crash, including a pediatric patient.

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Sen. John Fetterman, Gov. Josh Shapiro Respond to Plane Crash in Philadelphia

Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) and Gov. Josh Shapiro (D-PA) were among the Pennsylvania lawmakers who responded to reports of a plane crash at a mall in Philadelphia.

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3 injured as driver plows into pedestrians after Eagles NFC title game, police say

A driver in Philadelphia hit and injured three pedestrians in a crowd of people after the Eagles’ NFC Championship win over the Washington Commanders on Sunday, police said.

The driver, who was not immediately identified, was in custody. Philadelphia police said the incident didn’t immediately appear to be intentional. The victims reportedly suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

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"Auto Vs. Pedestrians crash at Broad and Spring Garden – driver of vehicle is in custody. Does not appear intentional at this time," police said in a post on X.

The driver struck the crowd near the City Center area around 9:30 p.m. ET – a few hours after the game was finished at Lincoln Financial Field.

Hundreds of Eagles fans flocked to the street to celebrate the Eagles win. Fans were seen on top of cars, shooting off fireworks and climbing the greased light poles.

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The Eagles defeated the Commanders, 55-23, behind big-time plays from running back Saquon Barkley and quarterback Jalen Hurts.

Police warned fans ahead of time about precautions taken before the game – whether the team won or lost. Authorities announced road closures, safety precautions and the greasing of light poles.

"Don’t climb the poles, greased or not greased, please don’t climb the poles, because you could break the poles and that’s expensive, and it’s money we could spend on other things," Philadelphia’s managing director Adam Thiel said, via FOX 29 Philadelphia.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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Philadelphia Rocky statue dressed in Redskins gear ahead of NFC title game between Eagles and Commanders

A rivalry has been renewed. 

Philadelphia will host the NFC championship game between the Eagles and the visiting Washington Commanders Sunday. 

Ahead of the game, the famous Rocky statue in downtown Philadelphia was dressed in gear representing the Commanders' former identity, the Redskins. 

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The culprit is unknown. 

Dressing the statue in opposing teams' gear has become a tradition in recent years ahead of big Eagles playoff games. Each time its happened, the Eagles have come away with wins. 

In 2022, the statue was dressed in New York Giants gear ahead of their matchup against the Eagles in the divisional round. The Eagles won that game 38-7. The following week, the statue was dressed in San Francisco 49ers gear before Niners arrived in Philadelphia for the NFC championship game. The Eagles won that game, 31-7. 

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When the Eagles won their first Super Bowl in the 2017 season, the statue was also dressed in opposing teams' gear. 

Ahead of that season's NFC championship game between the Eagles and the Minnesota Vikings, the statue was draped in a Vikings jersey, and the Eagles won 38-7. Before the Super Bowl, someone placed a New England Patriots jersey on the statue, and the Eagles beat the Patriots 41-33 to claim their first Super Bowl title. 

The vandalism became so frequent that Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce pleaded with his own fan base not to do dress the statue in any Chiefs gear ahead of the 2023 Super Bowl. The Chiefs won that game 38-35.

"Chiefs, do not touch the f---ing Rocky memorial!" Kelce said during a February 2023 episode of his podcast, "New Heights."  

"Do not do that and definitely don't put an No. 87 on it!"

Former Eagles center Jason Kelce, who played against Travis and the Chiefs in that game, theorized the culprit was an Eagles fan. 

"I'm gonna be honest. I think somebody from Philadelphia is doing this now," Jason Kelce said. 

"I don't think this is an opposing team thing at this point. There's no way opposing teams continue to do this. I'm convinced there is a Philadelphia fan who is putting these shirts on the Rocky statue just to get everyone fired up, and it's working tremendously. 

"So, keep doing it. I guarantee it. There's no way. Because it's happened every single game. The Giants did it. The 49ers did it. There will probably be a Chiefs jersey on it this week."

Now, Washington is up, and will look to break the trend. 

It will be the first time the rivals have met in a conference championship game and marks a high point for a rivalry that has been dormant in recent decades due to Washington's inability to win in the playoffs since the 1990s. 

The 2024 season was the first since 2005 that Washington won a playoff game, and the first since 1991 that the franchise reached the conference championship. 

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Philly mayor faces ridicule over botched Eagles chant before playoff game

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker may have been a bit overzealous on Monday as she and the rest of the city celebrated the Philadelphia Eagles’ NFC Championship berth.

Parker addressed the city on Sunday ahead of a snowstorm and deep freeze that was set to impact the Northeast. Temperatures were expected to drop into the high teens on top of about six inches of snow. As she concluded, she expressed her support for the Eagles.

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"Let me hear you all say, E-L-G-S-E-S, Eagles! Go birds," she said.

The sentiment was there, but fans noticed that bizarre spelling of the team and took to social media to talk about it.

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The Eagles did pull off a victory against the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Divisional Round to advance to the conference title game for the second time in three years.

Eagles running back Saquon Barkley helped break the game open with a late 78-yard touchdown run. Then, Philadelphia held off a surging Rams offense that nearly put together a comeback to win the game or force overtime.

Barkley finished with 205 rushing yards and two touchdowns.

"It was fun, It was a play that I asked for," Barkley said. "It's a beautiful thing when stuff like that happens."

Philadelphia will play the Washington Commanders on Sunday with a trip to Super Bowl LIX on the line.

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