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Navy Parachutist Misses Mark, Injures Mother and Child at Fleet Week

The incident occurred during a performance by the Leap Frogs team, leading to minor injuries for the spectators involved.

  • A U.S. Navy parachutist from the Leap Frogs team accidentally landed on a mother and her teenage child during San Francisco's Fleet Week, causing minor injuries.
  • The parachutist was part of a six-member team performing at Marina Green when the mishap occurred around 12:30 p.m. on Sunday.
  • Emergency responders treated the mother and child on-site, with the mother being transported to a local hospital for further evaluation.
  • The Navy has stated that safety is a priority and is investigating the cause of the incident, which saw the parachutist land 10 to 15 feet outside the designated zone.
  • The Leap Frogs are a special operations team known for their high-skill demonstrations, and this incident was an unexpected deviation from their typical performance.
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