A US Air Force sergeant died after falling 170ft while abseiling in a Texas stadium before a college football game; the match went ahead before his death was confirmed.
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01Summary
- 01US Air Force Sgt Ian Patterson fell feet first onto the turf at the Alamodome in San Antonio on Saturday.
- 02The 52-metre descent occurred during a ceremony before the UTSA Roadrunners v Navy Midshipmen game.
- 03Patterson, a Tactical Air Control Party instructor, died in hospital after the incident.
- 04The American Conference said the decision to continue the game was made before his death was known.
- 05Patterson, from Georgia, had served for 15 years and was named Air Force Special Warfare Enlisted Instructor of the Year in 2022.
02Why it matters
This tragic accident at a public sporting event raises questions about safety protocols for high-risk military displays in civilian venues.
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