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Parachutist Portraying Gaspar Injured at Pergamino Three Kings Show, Reported Out of Danger

He diverted to avoid spectators, triggering a rapid response by SAME with support from security at Parque Belgrano.

Overview

  • The accident occurred Monday during the annual Three Kings parachute arrival at Parque Belgrano in Pergamino, Buenos Aires province.
  • In the final meters of descent, the performer veered to avoid the crowd and struck the ground with force.
  • Reports say the man, who portrayed Gaspar, suffered a fractured hip, with doctors conducting further evaluations.
  • SAME medics and security provided first aid, formed a safety cordon, and transferred him to Hospital Interzonal de Agudos San José in Lincoln, where he remains under observation and is reported to be out of danger.
  • Local coverage indicates the rest of the celebration was suspended following the incident.