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Rappelling Mishap Mars UTSA's Armed Forces Night
18 Oct
Summary
- Service member injured during pregame demonstration.
- Incident occurred before UTSA football game against Navy.
- Medical attention was provided at the Alamodome.
A military service member sustained injuries and was transported to a hospital following an incident during a pregame rappelling demonstration. The event took place at the Alamodome in San Antonio on Saturday evening, shortly before the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) football team was set to play against Navy. This occurred during UTSA's Salute to Armed Forces and Veterans night.
The service member was part of a demonstration involving three other officers. Witnesses reported the fall happened as the band began to play, noting the service member descended rapidly. The crowd fell silent and the band ceased performing as UTSA staff quickly surrounded the injured individual to provide medical assistance. The condition of the service member was not immediately known, and attendees were seen asking for prayers.
