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Navy Parachutist Crash Lands on Family During Fleet Week

A mother and daughter were injured when a parachutist from the Navy's Leap Frogs team descended off-course in San Francisco.

  • The incident occurred on October 13, 2024, during Fleet Week at Marina Green, San Francisco.
  • Millicent 'Mia' DeGuzman, 17, suffered a fractured pelvis requiring surgery, while her mother, Jhoanna, sustained a concussion and bruising.
  • Video footage shows the parachutist descending rapidly and waving to warn spectators before crashing into the family.
  • The DeGuzman family, recently immigrated from the Philippines, is facing significant medical expenses but has not yet filed a lawsuit.
  • The U.S. Navy is conducting an investigation and has paused parachute demonstrations to review safety protocols.
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