FOLSOM, Calif. – A spectator at the Folsom Pro Rodeo recorded a dramatic moment when a skydiver crashed while making his descent into the packed event in Folsom, California, last week.
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Skydiver crash-lands into rodeo
What they’re saying:
Krista Nicole Hefner, who filmed the incident on July 2, said that she was sitting in the stands with friends as the skydiver entered the arena carrying a large American flag.
A fairgoer captured the terrifying moment a skydiver crashed while descending into a sold-out rodeo in Folsom, California, on Thursday, July 2. (Credit: Krista Nicole Hefner via Storyful)
“As he came down, I felt an incredible sense of pride for my nation. But when he crashed, I felt frightened and sad,” Hefner told video licensing company Storyful. “I was concerned for him because he had landed just a few feet away from me,”
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The video captures the flag appearing to catch on a nearby tree during the descent, sending the skydiver into a tent situated close to spectators.
According to media reports, a spokesperson for the rodeo said the skydiver suffered only a minor cut to his lip, was otherwise in good condition, and was expected to skydive again.
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