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Pirates Fan Kavan Markwood Recovering After 21-Foot Fall at PNC Park

New footage confirms the accidental nature of the fall as Markwood progresses ahead of schedule in recovery while community support grows.

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Overview

  • Kavan Markwood, 20, fell 21 feet from the Clemente Wall at PNC Park during a Pirates-Cubs game on April 30, sustaining severe injuries.
  • Newly released video shows Markwood lost his balance and fell while celebrating a go-ahead double by Andrew McCutchen in the seventh inning.
  • Doctors confirm Markwood is off the ventilator, out of the ICU, and preparing for physical therapy, recovering faster than anticipated despite extensive injuries.
  • The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police continues to investigate the incident, with no signs of intoxication reported by the Pirates organization.
  • A GoFundMe campaign supporting Markwood’s recovery has raised nearly $47,000, demonstrating widespread community and family support.