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US airman who died after rappel fall at a college football game in Texas is identified

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A 15-year U.S. Air Force service member from Georgia has been identified as the airman who died following a fatal rappel fall during a college football game in Texas. The incident occurred when a pre-game stunt involving rappelling from the stadium's rafters or roof went wrong, resulting in a rapid and fatal fall.

According to the Air Force, official identification of the service member followed the tragic accident. The event unfolded inside a stadium moments before the kickoff of a college football game, drawing attention to the inherent risks associated with military demonstrations and pre-game entertainment at large public events.

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Toronto Star (Toronto, Canada) (CA) Attribution of official confirmation to the Air Force
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