A U.S. Air Force member died Saturday after falling from a great height during a training exercise that occurred before the start of a college football game.
A spokesperson for Nellis Air Force Base confirmed in a statement to multiple outlets that the unidentified airman, who was reportedly assigned to the 6th Combat Training Squadron, Detachment 2, died from injuries sustained in what was described as a 170-foot fall while rappelling down to the field at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, prior to the start of the University of Texas San Antonio and Naval Academy college football game.
Military.com reached out to Nellis Air Force Base, UTSA, the Alamodome, and the San Antonio Fire Department for additional remarks on how the accident occurred, what injuries were sustained, the identity of the service member, and whether next of kin had been notified.
The incident happened during a pregame rappelling demonstration involving four service members intended to descend from the rafters ahead of UTSA’s annual Salute to Armed Forces & Veterans game, according to the San Antonio Express-News. But while on the way down, one member slid in “an uncontrolled manner” and slammed into the ground at full velocity.
Videos circulating online show the fall, showing a somewhat confused crowd as music continued playing inside the stadium and cheerleaders continued their routines. Military.com will not show the video due to its disturbing nature.
Football team staffers reportedly rushed to the injured man while medical personnel provided first aid. The airman was put on a stretcher.
The San Antonio Fire Department told Task & Purpose that it transported a person with a life-threatening injury to a hospital, while the Air Force later confirmed the casualty.
UTSA issued a statement on Saturday in the aftermath of the incident.
“We are deeply saddened by the incident that occurred at the start of tonight’s football game,” the post on X reads. “Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with the soldier who was affected, his family and his military colleagues.
“We recognize that members of our campus community may be emotionally affected by this incident and are activating wellbeing services to support our faculty, staff and students.
This story will be updated with any additional information.
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