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Parachutist Rescued After Hitting Scoreboard at Virginia Tech Spring Game

Virginia Tech reports the jumper is stable following a crane-assisted rescue.

Overview

  • A planned three-jumper display before Virginia Tech’s Spring Game went off course when wind gusts pushed one parachutist into the Lane Stadium scoreboard.
  • The jumper hung from the structure with a large U.S. flag until firefighters reached him with a crane and brought him down.
  • University officials said he was brought to safety and is in stable condition, and no serious injuries were reported.
  • The start of the Spring Game, an intrasquad exhibition for fans, was delayed and then play continued.
  • Rescue timing varied in reports, with Virginia Tech citing about 15 minutes and some outlets estimating roughly 30 minutes, a gap that could prompt tighter weather checks for future displays.