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Air Force service member died from fall before Navy-UTSA game in San Antonio

A fatal accident occurred at the Alamodome during a pregame demonstration for the matchup between Navy and UTSA. An Air Force service member from the 6th Combat Training Squadron, Detachment 2, suffered fatal injuries after a rappelling attempt from the stadium rafters went wrong.

The individual was transported to a medical facility where they later passed away. UTSA officials expressed their condolences to the family and colleagues of the deceased following the tragedy during their Salute to Armed Forces & Veterans event.

An investigation into the circumstances of the fall is currently ongoing.

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