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Parachutist Rescued After Landing on Virginia Tech Scoreboard

4/18/2026

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A man was rescued on April 18 after parachuting with a flag and landing on the scoreboard during the Virginia Tech Spring Game in Blacksburg, Virginia.
Wind gusts caused one of three scheduled skydivers to land on the practice field and another to become stuck on the scoreboard, resulting in damage.
Emergency responders safely brought the man down after 30 minutes, and Virginia Tech confirmed he is in secure and stable condition.
The game, initially delayed, resumed at 4:10 p.m.

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A man was rescued on April 18 after parachuting with a flag and landing on the scoreboard during the Virginia Tech Spring Game in Blacksburg, Virginia.
Wind gusts caused one of three scheduled skydivers to land on the practice field and another to become stuck on the scoreboard, resulting in damage.
Emergency responders safely brought the man down after 30 minutes, and Virginia Tech confirmed he is in secure and stable condition.
The game, initially delayed, resumed at 4:10 p.m.