Service member dies after rappelling fall at UT San Antonio game
A member of the U.S. Air Force died on Saturday after attempting to rappel from the rafters before a University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA)-Navy football game. The service member, whose identity has not yet been revealed by the Air Force, was taken to a local hospital after the fall, where he later died....
An Air Force member died after falling during a pregame ceremony at the University of Texas at San Antonio football stadium on Saturday, according to CBS affiliate KENS. The incident occurred before the official kickoff, when the service member was rappelling from the ceiling of the Alamodome stadium. The fallen service member was assigned to the 6th Combat Training Squadron, Detachment 2, at Nellis Air Force Base.
Witnesses reported that the service member fell near the middle of the football field. Nellis Air Force Base issued a statement confirming the service member was injured at the stadium and later died at a nearby hospital. The game between UTSA Roadrunners and Navy Midshipmen proceeded as planned despite the tragedy. The university expressed deep sorrow over the incident and offered its condolences to the soldier, his family, and fellow military personnel. The university also noted its commitment to supporting the university community emotionally.
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