A military service member was taken to the hospital after falling while rappelling from the Alamodome rafters during a pregame demonstration before UTSA's football game against Navy on Saturday, according to a report from ESPN.
The incident occurred at the Alamodome in San Antonio, where the Roadrunners were hosting the Midshipmen. The pregame rappel was part of the festivities leading up to the matchup, which carries added significance given Navy's participation.
Details on the service member's condition were not immediately available. The fall occurred during a demonstration that involved descending from the arena's upper structure, a stunt that requires specialized training and equipment.
The Alamodome, a multi-purpose indoor stadium that opened in 1993, has hosted numerous large-scale events, including UTSA football games. The venue's high rafters are often used for pregame entertainment, but such activities carry inherent risks.
Local authorities and UTSA officials have not released additional information about the incident. The game between UTSA and Navy proceeded as scheduled following the pregame demonstration.
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
