Virginia Tech spring game delayed after parachuter gets trapped on Lane Stadium scoreboard
A Virginia Tech spring football game was delayed after a parachuter got trapped on the Lane Stadium scoreboard. The parachuter was safely rescued after a hour-long operation by the Virginia Tech fire department.
Virginia Tech's spring football game was delayed on Saturday after a parachuter carrying the American flag got caught on the Lane Stadium scoreboard. The parachuter was left dangling in front of the video board, prompting a rescue operation. The Virginia Tech fire department used a crane to extricate the parachuter from the parachute and safely bring them down. The game, originally scheduled for 3 p.m. ET, was delayed for approximately an hour. Winds were around 15 mph on Saturday afternoon in Blacksburg, Virginia. The parachuter was reported to be stable after the rescue, and the school thanked first responders and event staff for their swift response.
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