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Golfer Pavan's Shocking Elevator Shaft Fall in South Africa
27 Feb
Summary
- Golfer Andrea Pavan fell three stories down an elevator shaft.
- Pavan sustained severe back and shoulder injuries requiring surgery.
- The incident occurred near Cape Town before the South African Open.
Italian golfer Andrea Pavan was seriously injured in a fall down an elevator shaft near Cape Town, South Africa. The 36-year-old reportedly fell three stories when an elevator car was unexpectedly absent upon the doors opening.
He sustained significant injuries to his back and shoulder and underwent surgery on Wednesday night. Pavan was scheduled to participate in the South African Open, which commenced on Thursday.
Despite the severity of his injuries, Pavan is reported to be in good spirits and is grateful to have survived the ordeal. He is a two-time winner on the European tour.
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