Parachutist Falls to Ground At Armed Forces Bowl Game

(KTDY) - A parachutist is lucky to be alive after he fell to the ground at the Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl.

According to several social media posts, five parachutists were scheduled to land on the field before the Rice vs. Texas State game. According to reports, only three of the parachutists landed where they were supposed to.

What Happened to Parachutist at Armed Forces Bowl Game

As you will see below, one of the parachutists hit a cable that holds the net up behind the goal post, and his apparatus got tangled. The man diving into the stadium ultimately fell from more than 30 feet.

Like in Louisiana, the wind in Texas has been mighty, and while there's no official report of wind having anything to do with this mishap, you can't help but wonder if it was even safe for these people to jump from a plane under such conditions.

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By some miracle, he was able to bounce back up and walk away from this scary incident under his own power.

Check out this scary scene from inside the stadium before kick-off.

Here's another look during the pre-game festivities that left many in shock.