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Skydiving Accident Leaves 'Real Tarzann' Injured, Faces Backlash

12/29/2025

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Mike Holston, known as "The Real Tarzann," was injured in a skydiving accident and told 16 million Instagram followers he survived and would recover soon.
He described his injuries, including a bandaged leg and a neck brace, and cited a "small mistake" as the cause.
Holston reassured he would return to skydiving.
Conservation groups and wildlife advocates, including Bob Irwin (wildlife advocate), condemned his actions as harmful to people and wildlife.

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Mike Holston, known as "The Real Tarzann," was injured in a skydiving accident and told 16 million Instagram followers he survived and would recover soon.
He described his injuries, including a bandaged leg and a neck brace, and cited a "small mistake" as the cause.
Holston reassured he would return to skydiving.
Conservation groups and wildlife advocates, including Bob Irwin (wildlife advocate), condemned his actions as harmful to people and wildlife.