SAN ANTONIO – An Air Force spokesperson confirmed to Task & That’s why a service member died from injuries suffered in a fall before the UTSA vs. Navy game at the Alamodome on Saturday.
The airman was injured during a pre-match ceremony. He fell while trying to rappel down from the rafters as part of UTSA’s annual salute to the armed forces. & Veterans Game. Four officers from the Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis training squadron were scheduled to rappel onto the field 15 minutes before kickoff. An officer lost control on the way down, slid down the line and landed hard on the turf.
Medical teams immediately responded and took the airman from the Alamodome on a stretcher. He was then transported to a local hospital for treatment.
“We are deeply saddened by the incident that occurred early in tonight’s game,” a UTSA spokesperson said. “Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with the affected soldier, his family and his fellow service members.”
The university said it is offering wellness services to support faculty, staff and students. “We recognize that members of our university community may be emotionally affected by this incident and are activating wellness services to support our faculty, staff and students.”
FULL STATEMENT FROM UTSA
We are deeply saddened by the incident that occurred at the start of tonight’s game. Our most sincere thoughts and prayers are with the affected soldier, his family and his fellow soldiers.
We recognize that members of our university community may be emotionally affected by this incident and are activating wellness services to support our faculty, staff, and students.
Students who need help can contact the 24/7 University Crisis Hotline at 210-458-4140 and can also access resources through the TimelyCare app. University campus employees can get help through the Employee Assistance Program at 800-451-1834. UT Health employees can receive assistance through the Employee Assistance Program at 800-356-3549.
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