Skydiver Trailing US Flag Slams Into Scoreboard at Virginia Tech Spring Game, Walks Away Unharmed
A skydiver's dramatic descent into Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Virginia turned into a nightmare on Saturday when he collided with an electronic scoreboard, but the wild moment ended without serious injury. Two skydivers were making their way down into the arena during a Virginia Tech college football spring game on April 18 when one of them struck the scoreboard above the stands and got tangled up in the structure.
The Rescue
The skydiver, who had been trailing a massive US flag during the jump, found himself stuck after the collision. Emergency crews wasted no time getting to work. They deployed an aerial ladder to reach the skydiver and carefully bring him down from his precarious position. The crowd inside the stadium watched as rescue teams worked, and according to Virginia Tech's statement, the spectators responded with applause and cheers for the rescue effort.
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Virginia Tech confirmed in an official statement that the skydiver was successfully brought to the ground and walked away without any injuries. What could have been a catastrophic accident at a packed college football event turned out to be a scare with a fortunate ending. The skydiver's safety gear and the quick response from emergency crews made all the difference in keeping this from becoming a tragedy.
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