Pole-Climbing Philadelphia Eagles Fans Escorted Away by Police Amid Win Celebrations
Fans celebrated in the streets of Philadelphia after the Eagles beat the San Francisco 49ers 31-7 on Sunday, January 29, securing their spot in Super Bowl LVII.
Footage by Mark Metzler shows fans climbing onto traffic lights with the help of other celebrants.
Metzler told Storyful that the police pushed the crowd back when they attempted to help the individuals down.
“Some people threw their drinks at the police,” he said.
Storyful contacted the Philadelphia Police Department, who said that they could not comment on the incidents at this stage.
The Eagles will face the Kansas City Chiefs at Super Bowl LVII on Sunday, February 12, after the Chiefs defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20 in the AFC Championship. Credit: Mark Metzler via Storyful
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- They about to book my man.
[CROWD GROANING]
[CROWD BOOING]
