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Skydiver's Scare: Caught in Netting Before Kickoff
3 Jan
Summary
- A parachutist got stuck in stadium netting during pregame festivities.
- The skydiver was uninjured and walked off the field independently.
- High winds were cited as a contributing factor to the mid-air entanglement.
A pregame parachuting demonstration at the Armed Forces Bowl took an alarming turn when one skydiver became entangled in the netting behind the field goal. The parachutist briefly hung in the air before descending between the end zone and the stands.
Fortunately, the skydiver sustained no serious injuries and left the field under their own power, according to bowl game officials. High winds in Fort Worth, recorded at 12 mph, were identified as the primary cause of the mid-air mishap.
The incident involved six members of the All Veteran Group, a team with a history of performing at sporting events since 2011. The remaining five parachutists completed their landings without incident, and the game proceeded as scheduled.
