July 17, 2008 by Bruce Hembd

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Ouch! Parachutist Crashes Into Band


Who says that playing in a band isn’t hazardous to your health?

A civilian parachutist collided with members of a military band in Fort Riley, Kansas. The band was waiting for a ceremony to begin when the skydiver hit. Three band member were injured – non live-threatening – and two tubas and a trumpet were destroyed.

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Ouch! Parachutist Crashes Into Band
Published on July 17, 2008 by Bruce Hembd

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