Service member dies following rappel gone wrong at UTSA-Navy game: Air Force
by Liam Griffin · The Washington TimesA member of the Air Force died Saturday after falling from the rafters during a pre-game rappelling demonstration ahead of a matchup between UTSA and Navy in San Antonio, Texas, according to multiple reports.
Air Force officials confirmed that the service member died after being initially transported to a nearby hospital with severe injuries. The military has not publicly announced their identity.
ESPN reported that the service member was assigned to the 6th Combat Training Squadron at Nellis Air Force Base in southern Nevada.
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Saturday marked the annual Salute to Armed Forces and Veterans game for UTSA. As part of the festivities, members of the Air Force planned to rappel from the rafters down to the field. The exercise became fatal when one of the service members appeared to lose control of their descent, rapidly falling to the field.
They remained motionless for a moment before medical staff rushed to them.
Kickoff of the game — which UTSA went on to win 38-34 — was delayed by approximately 10 minutes.
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