Air Force Officer Dies After Fall at Football Game
An Air Force officer died Saturday after a fall. The officer fell onto the field while rappelling from the Alamodome rafters.
It happened before the University of Texas at San Antonio played Navy. The officer took part in Salute to Armed Forces and Veterans night.
The officer was treated on the field. The officer was taken to a hospital before dying.
The game was reportedly delayed by about 10 minutes. An investigation is underway.
Klear Note — Rappelling means descending from a high place using a rope.
Key Terms 2
- Alamodome A large stadium in San Antonio.
- rappelling Sliding down a rope from a high place.