U.S. Air Force Member Dies Following Fatal Fall at UTSA Football Game
A U.S. Air Force service member has died after a fatal fall during a pregame rappelling demonstration at the UTSA Alamodome. Investigation is underway.
POLICY WIRE — San Antonio, USA — A member of the United States Air Force has died following a tragic accident during a pregame ceremony at the University of Texas at San Antonio football stadium on Saturday.
Witnesses reported that the service member fell while rappelling from the ceiling of the Alamodome prior to the official kickoff. According to a photographer from KENS, the individual landed near the center of the field.
The circumstances surrounding the fatal fall are currently under investigation. Despite the tragedy, the scheduled matchup between the UTSA Roadrunners and the Navy Midshipmen proceeded as planned.
In the aftermath of the event, the university released a statement expressing that it was deeply saddened by the incident that occurred at the start of tonight’s football game.
The university extended its condolences, stating, Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with the soldier who was affected, his family and his military colleagues. Officials also noted that they are activating wellbeing services to support faculty, staff, and students who may be emotionally impacted by the tragedy.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
