Military Parachutist Hospitalized After Crash During Canada Day Performance

Military Parachutist Hospitalized After Crash During Canada Day Performance
A member of the Skyhawks Parachute Team floats above the Canada Day noon hour show during a flypast celebrating the RCAF centennial, at LeBreton Flats in Ottawa on July 1, 2024. The Canadian Press/Justin Tang
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A member of the Canadian Armed Forces SkyHawks parachute team remains in hospital with serious injuries after crashing to the ground at a high rate of speed during a Canada Day performance in Ottawa.
Videos shared on social media show the parachutist hitting the ground hard just after 3 p.m. in front of hundreds of spectators gathered on the lawn for the event on Parliament Hill.