Updated
Updated · KGO-TV · Jul 3
Skydiver Ross Survives Folsom Rodeo Crash After Flag Snags Tree, Will Jump Again July 3
Updated
Updated · KGO-TV · Jul 3

Skydiver Ross Survives Folsom Rodeo Crash After Flag Snags Tree, Will Jump Again July 3

3 articles · Updated · KGO-TV · Jul 3

Summary

  • Ross walked away after crashing into a small tent during a Thursday skydiving entrance at the Folsom Pro Rodeo, avoiding nearby spectator stands filled with fans.
  • Video showed the American flag attached to him catching on a tree during descent, knocking him off course and sending him hard to the ground.
  • Folsom Pro Rodeo said Ross later walked into the arena to a standing ovation and is scheduled to skydive into the venue again Friday night, July 3.

Sources

KGO-TV19h ago
Skydiver Ross Survives Folsom Pro Rodeo Crash After Flag Snags Tree
KABC-TV19h ago
Skydiver Ross Crashes at Folsom Pro Rodeo After Flag Snags Tree
YouTube19h ago
Skydiver carrying American flag crashes into tent after flag snags tree at NorCal rodeo
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Insights

When a planned stunt nearly ends in disaster, who is truly responsible for the safety of spectators below?
A skydiver's crash exposed a major security flaw. Are our public events truly safe from aerial threats?

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8 total
KGO-TV19h ago
Skydiver Ross Survives Folsom Pro Rodeo Crash After Flag Snags Tree
KABC-TV19h ago
Skydiver Ross Crashes at Folsom Pro Rodeo After Flag Snags Tree
YouTube19h ago
Skydiver carrying American flag crashes into tent after flag snags tree at NorCal rodeo
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