Tragic accident in the U.S.: Air Force officer killed while rappelling (VIDEO)
He fell while rappelling down from the stadium's beams, which are 50 meters above the ground
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A U.S. Air Force officer lost his life after falling while rappelling at a stadium, before the University of Texas at San Antonio’s home game against the Naval Academy.
The officer was participating in an event to celebrate the occasion and fell while rappelling from the stadium’s beams, which are 50 meters above the ground, according to The Guardian. He received first aid at the scene and was subsequently transported to the hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. Nellis Air Force Base reported that he was a member of the 6th Combat Training Squadron, which trains military personnel in rappelling from helicopters.
A member of the U.S. Air Force was injured and later died after he fell while rappelling from the ceiling of the Alamodome stadium in San Antonio, Texas, on Saturday.
The service member was assigned to the 6th Combat Training Squadron, Detachment 2, according to a Nellis Air Force Base spokesperson.
The start of the game was delayed by about 10 minutes following the incident. “We are deeply saddened by what happened. Our thoughts and prayers are with the injured soldier, his family, and his fellow service members,” the University of Texas stated.
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