Soldier falls while rappelling at UTSA‑Navy pregame ceremony
A soldier fell during a rappel at the Alamodome before a UTSA football game against Navy, and was taken to a San Antonio hospital with an unknown condition.
Key points
- The fall happened just before 7 p.m. during UTSA’s Salute to Armed Forces and Veterans night.
- Three other military members were present during the pregame ceremony.
- The band stopped playing and the venue fell silent after the incident.
- UT San Antonio expressed sadness and offered prayers and support to the soldier’s family and colleagues.
- The university will provide emotional services to students and staff affected by the event.
A soldier fell while rappelling from the Alamodome ceiling before a Roadrunners football game against Navy, according to the San Antonio Fire Department and UT San Antonio.
The incident occurred just before 7 p.m. at the Alamodome during UTSA’s Salute to Armed Forces and Veterans night, a pregame ceremony that involved three other military members.
Witnesses reported that the band stopped performing and the venue fell "dead silent" after the fall. The soldier was transported to a San Antonio hospital; his condition is unknown at this time.
UT San Antonio issued a statement saying it was “deeply saddened by the incident” and extended “heartfelt thoughts and prayers” to the soldier, his family, and his military colleagues. The university also announced that it is offering services to students and employees impacted emotionally by the fall.
Your questions, answered
What happened during the UTSA pregame ceremony?
A soldier fell while rappelling from the Alamodome ceiling before a Roadrunners football game against Navy and was transported to a hospital.
Who was involved in the ceremony?
The ceremony included the soldier, three other military members, and the UTSA band.
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