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.
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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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Quick answers
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.
Coverage (9)
- Skydiver crashes in near audience at Folsom Pro Rodeo ABC10 · 17h ago
- Video shows skydiver crash into tent after flag appears to snag tree during landing at Folsom Pro Rodeo ABC7 Los Angeles · 17h ago
- Video shows skydiver crash into tent after flag appears to snag tree during landing at Folsom Pro Rodeo ABC7 Bay Area · 17h ago
- Heart-stopping video shows moment American flag-carrying skydiver crash lands at California rodeo New York Post · 17h ago
- American flag snags tree, sending Folsom rodeo skydiver off course with cut lip Sacramento Bee · 17h ago
- Video: Skydiver crashes near crowd ahead of California rodeo event WBAL News Radio · 17h ago
- Skydiver is uninjured after crashing at Folsom Pro Rodeo FOX40 · 17h ago
- Video captures flag-carrying skydiver make hard landing at Folsom Pro Rodeo CBS News · 17h ago
- VIDEO: Skydiver carrying American flag crashes feet away from Folsom Pro Rodeo crowd KCRA · 17h ago
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