BLACKSBURG, Va. (WDBJ) – A man was rescued Saturday, April 18 after parachuting down with the flag and landing on the scoreboard at the Virginia Tech Spring Game.
WDBJ7 was on the scene of the accident.
Shortly before kickoff at 3 p.m., three skydivers were parachuting into Lane Stadium. One skydiver landed on the field as planned. Wind gusts pushed another skydiver onto the adjacent practice field.
Another skydiver landed on the scoreboard, dangling. The scoreboard was damaged.
The man stuck on the scoreboard was brought down safely in 30 minutes. Virginia Tech released a statement in the press box saying he is in secure and stable condition.
The game was delayed but started at 4:10 p.m.
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