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Parachutist Falls After Snagging Goal-Net at Armed Forces Bowl

Organizers cite gusty winds as a likely factor in the off-target descent.

Overview

  • A member of the All Veteran Group became briefly tangled in netting or a support wire near the south end zone, hung roughly 30–35 feet up, then fell into the gap between the field and stands.
  • The jumper walked off under his own power and officials reported no injuries to spectators or players, with his identity not immediately released.
  • Five parachutists were scheduled to land on the field, three touched down as planned, one landed outside the stadium, and the game kicked off on time.
  • Event officials and the All Veteran Group pointed to tricky winds near Amon G. Carter Stadium, and AVG’s president said the team reported no injuries.
  • The incident follows another bowl-season parachuting miss in December, and organizers said checks into the cause of the entanglement are underway.