During training for September 7th, paratroopers fall and are injured in Copacabana.
Three skydivers were supposed to jump onto the beach, but the wind carried them into the neighborhood and they landed on a tree, on top of a truck, and in the street (videos).
247 - Three parachutists were seriously injured when they fell this Tuesday (6) during training for the September 7 celebration that will take place in Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro. Jair Bolsonaro is present.
The plan was to land on the beach, but the wind carried them into the neighborhood. One of them fell on top of a truck, another got stuck in a tree, and a third fell into the street, being quickly rescued by passersby.
The Fire Department was called to respond to the incidents.
One of the victims is Air Force non-commissioned officer Roberto Pereira, 40, who refused medical attention and boarded an Army ambulance. There is no information about his health status, according to [source not specified]. G1 report.
Izaquiel Luiz, 35, was taken to Miguel Couto Hospital in Leblon. According to the hospital's management, Izaquiel's health condition is stable.
Several videos are circulating on social media showing the falls: