VIDEO: Skydiver carrying American flag crashes feet away from Folsom Pro Rodeo crowd
A skydiver carrying an American flag landed unexpectedly during a July 3rd performance at the Folsom Pro Rodeo in California.
📍 How it ended
The skydiver carrying an American flag crashed near the crowd at the Folsom Pro Rodeo after the flag snagged a tree during landing, resulting in a hard impact. Reports confirmed the skydiver suffered only minor injuries, including a cut lip, and was unharmed otherwise.
Epilogue added 50d ago, after coverage quieted.
Coverage (9)
- Skydiver crashes in near audience at Folsom Pro Rodeo ABC10 · 52d ago
- Video shows skydiver crash into tent after flag appears to snag tree during landing at Folsom Pro Rodeo ABC7 Los Angeles · 52d ago
- Video shows skydiver crash into tent after flag appears to snag tree during landing at Folsom Pro Rodeo ABC7 Bay Area · 52d ago
- Heart-stopping video shows moment American flag-carrying skydiver crash lands at California rodeo New York Post · 52d ago
- American flag snags tree, sending Folsom rodeo skydiver off course with cut lip Sacramento Bee · 52d ago
- Video: Skydiver crashes near crowd ahead of California rodeo event WBAL News Radio · 52d ago
- Skydiver is uninjured after crashing at Folsom Pro Rodeo FOX40 · 52d ago
- Video captures flag-carrying skydiver make hard landing at Folsom Pro Rodeo CBS News · 52d ago
- VIDEO: Skydiver carrying American flag crashes feet away from Folsom Pro Rodeo crowd KCRA · 52d ago
Where it stands
A skydiver performing at the Folsom Pro Rodeo crashed into a tent after an American flag snagged on a tree during the landing sequence. The incident occurred in the immediate vicinity of audience members.
Coverage from outlets including ABC10, CBS News, FOX40, and the Sacramento Bee highlights video footage of the descent and the eventual landing. Reporting confirms the skydiver sustained a cut lip, though other reports indicate the individual was uninjured.
Future developments will depend on formal statements from rodeo organizers or aviation authorities regarding safety protocols for aerial performances. Coverage does not yet specify if any further investigations into the equipment or weather conditions are planned.
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Answered
Where did the incident occur?
The crash occurred at the Folsom Pro Rodeo in California.
What caused the skydiver to go off course?
Reporting indicates the American flag carried by the skydiver snagged on a tree during the landing.
Were there any injuries reported?
The Sacramento Bee reported a cut lip, while other sources noted the skydiver was uninjured.
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