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Paratrooper Safely Rescued After Blacksburg Stadium Mishap

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April 18, 2026
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BLACKSBURG, Va. – Reports out of Blacksburg indicate an unusual incident prior to a spring football game, where a paratrooper struck the stadium scoreboard and was left dangling for approximately 30 minutes before being rescued.

According to the latest information, no injuries were reported. Officials have not yet released a formal statement. Updates will be provided once an official press release becomes available.

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Published on April 18, 2026 and Last Updated on April 18, 2026 by Christopher Mentz