A "tragedy" unfolds as a U.S. soldier falls to his death from 45 meters above an American football stadium: "A disaster before 20,000 spectators"... The fallen soldier was on the stadium roof, turning the festival scene into "a battlefield of chaos"

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A tragedy occurred during a pre-game event at a U.S. American football game when a U.S. Air Force soldier fell from the stadium roof, which is 45 meters high, and died.

The UK's "The Sun" reported on the 18th (Korean time) that "One U.S. Air Force member fell to his death while rappelling during a pre-game event before an American football game between the Naval Academy and the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) held at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas."

According to the media, the soldier involved in the accident was descending from the stadium roof on a rope with three others when he lost control midway and plummeted to the ground. More than 20,000 spectators witnessed the disaster, and screams erupted throughout the stadium.

Medical personnel immediately rushed onto the field, loaded the injured person onto a stretcher, and carried him out. The San Antonio Fire Department transported him in critical condition to a nearby hospital, but he ultimately died.

Military-focused media outlet "Task & Purpose" cited Nellis Gong Gun-gi-ji (Spokesperson) to confirm the soldier's death, stating that "a thorough investigation into the cause of the accident is currently underway."

The rappelling descent event that day was held to commemorate "Armed Forces and Veterans Day," which UTSA holds every year. Immediately after the accident, while medical personnel performed emergency treatment, the organizers temporarily suspended the game.

Authorities did not disclose the specific name of the deceased. He is known to have been a member of the 2nd Detachment of the 6th Combat Training Squadron under Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada.

Through an official statement, UTSA said, "We are deeply saddened by the accident that occurred with the start of the game," and announced, "We extend our sincere condolences and prayers to the bereaved family and his military colleagues."

Additionally, psychological counseling services on campus were immediately activated for faculty, staff, and students who witnessed the incident and were shocked.

The media reported that "the match between the two teams resumed normally after the accident was handled, but a delay occurred once more due to a malfunction of the fire alarm."

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