Air Force Officer Dies Following Pregame Rappelling Fall at Stadium

An Air Force officer died after a tragic rappelling fall from stadium rafters before a college football game.

An unnamed United States Air Force officer died after falling from the rafters of the Alamodome during a pregame rappelling demonstration before a college football game. Medical personnel treated the service member on the field before transporting him to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. The incident occurred during an armed forces appreciation event at the stadium.

• The venueThe incident took place at the Alamodome in San Antonio during a game between the University of Texas at San Antonio and Navy.
• The occasionThe demonstration was part of a scheduled tribute night honoring members of the armed forces and veterans.