Someone Appears To Be Stuck On The Jumbotron
Defector • • sports
Key Points:
- Virginia Tech's spring football game, intended as a fresh start under new coach James Franklin after a disappointing 3-9 season, was disrupted by an unusual incident involving a skydiver.
- During the pregame festivities, a skydiver carrying American flags became entangled on the stadium's video board, causing concern as they dangled from their chute.
- Emergency responders arrived quickly but initially faced challenges due to equipment limitations, such as a ladder that was not tall enough to reach the skydiver.
- The situation concluded safely, with the skydiver secured and reported to be stable, as confirmed by Virginia Tech's athletic department.
- The incident overshadowed the game's start but ended without injury, highlighting the unpredictability of live event stunts.
