An Air Force officer participating in a pregame display at a university football game died after falling from the stadium rafters during a rappelling demonstration. The incident occurred as part of a military appreciation event, where the officer was descending from the Alamodome before the game. Emergency responders treated him on the field before transporting him to a hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. The officer was affiliated with a unit specializing in training military personnel for rappelling from helicopters.
Officer fell from rafters during pregame display Man treated on field before being taken to hospitalAn Air Force officer has died after he fell from the rafters of the Alamodome before the University of Texas at San Antonio’s home game against Navy on Saturday.The officer, who has not been named, was taking part in an event to celebrate UTSA’s Salute to Armed Forces and Veterans night. He fell on to the field while rappelling down from the stadium rafters. He was treated on the field before being taken away on a stretcher. He later died from his injuries at a local hospital. Nellis Air Force Base said he was part of the 6th Combat Training Squadron. The unit helps train military members to rappel down from helicopters. Continue reading...
