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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Parachutist Gets Stuck on Stadium Roof, Delays Rugby Match in France
Caption: Parachutist Gets Stuck on Stadium Roof, Delays Rugby Match in France. A French rugby match was delayed by 40 minutes after a parachutist got caught on the stadium roof during a pre-match stunt, CNN reports, the parachutist was part of a ceremony delivering the match ball for the European Rugby Champions Cup clash between Toulouse and Sale. While others landed safely, one French army daredevil descended too fast and snagged on the roof above the stands. Stadium officials—and even Toulouse’s lion mascot—quickly gathered inflatables to create a crash mat below. Fire services rescued the parachutist using a crane as the crowd inside the Stadium de Toulouse erupted in cheers. The man appeared unhurt and waved to fans after his dramatic descent. EPCR chairman Dominic McKay thanked emergency crews and both clubs for their swift response. The game resumed after the delay, with Toulouse beating Sale 38–15 to reach the quarterfinals. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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