Parachutist delays game
Published Date:
18 August 2008
A red faced parachutist caused a 45-minute delay at a football stadium by accidentally landing on the roof.
The member of the Parachute Regiment's Red Devils - named only as Ben by Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service - watched as six colleagues successfully landed on the pitch to present the match ball at Burnley FC's Turf Moor ground.
A gust of wind blew the final parachutist onto the top of the Cricket Field stand and he had to be rescued. He suffered only suffered minor cuts and bruises.
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Last Updated:
18 August 2008 9:11 AM
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Location:
Preston
