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Parachutist plunges through roof and into California house
NY Post ^ | July 12, 2021 | Mark Lungariello

Posted on 07/13/2021 2:18:21 PM PDT by BeauBo

A parachutist from Camp Roberts torpedoed through the roof of a Southern California home and into the interior of the house, authorities said.

The man, who was reportedly a British soldier in the midst of a training exercise, dealt with a chute that didn’t fully open before he plunged through the house in Atascadero just before 5 p.m. July 6, police said in a news release.

“The parachutist was conscious but stunned with complaints of pain but no visible serious injuries,” the Atascadero Police Department said in a recent news release.

“The occupants of the residence were not home at the time and therefore were uninjured.”

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TOPICS: Culture/Society; Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events; US: California; United Kingdom
KEYWORDS: airborne; brit; didyousearch; hardcore
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We have all had, what we thought were bad days...

I want to buy this man a drink!


1 posted on 07/13/2021 2:18:21 PM PDT by BeauBo
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It’s amazing the damage to the house ,LOL


2 posted on 07/13/2021 2:19:25 PM PDT by butlerweave
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I wonder if the homeowner’s policy has a parachutist waiver.

Amazing he is alive; at least one piece of good news today.


3 posted on 07/13/2021 2:21:21 PM PDT by chajin ("There is no other name under heaven given among people by which we must be saved." Acts 4:12)
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To: BeauBo

Wow. He must have landed between roof rafters and then between the ceiling joists. If he had landed astraddle either of those, his hands wouldn’t be where they are.


4 posted on 07/13/2021 2:21:56 PM PDT by ProtectOurFreedom (“We maintain the peace through our strength; weakness only invites aggression.” ~ Ronald Reagan)
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To: BeauBo

… It was at that moment that he announced, “Honey, I’m home…”

But seriously, glad he’s OK.That could’ve been disastrous for him.


5 posted on 07/13/2021 2:22:33 PM PDT by NFHale (The Second Amendment - By Any Means Necessary.She was, indeed, a hottie… Rest in peace, Joanne.)
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To: BeauBo

“Excuse me, but do you have an Grey Poupon?”


6 posted on 07/13/2021 2:23:57 PM PDT by lee martell
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To: ProtectOurFreedom

If ever a rationale for angels...


7 posted on 07/13/2021 2:27:03 PM PDT by Gene Eric (Don't be a statist!)
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To: BeauBo

what kinda dish rack is that ?


8 posted on 07/13/2021 2:27:23 PM PDT by al baby (Hi Mom Hi Dad)
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To: lee martell

He has plenty of poupon on the inside of his camos


9 posted on 07/13/2021 2:28:36 PM PDT by al baby (Hi Mom Hi Dad)
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To: chajin

This is where I’d agree the federal government should pay for all damages. Even though British, he was at a federal military training school.


10 posted on 07/13/2021 2:32:38 PM PDT by napscoordinator (Trump/Hunter, jr for President/Vice President 2016 )
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To: al baby

now we all have poupon on our keyboards too


11 posted on 07/13/2021 2:32:46 PM PDT by George from New England
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To: BeauBo

Is it CV related? Thought that was your main item since the wall stats faded away. LOL! Guess there’s no point in this guy buying a lottery ticket now.


12 posted on 07/13/2021 2:33:30 PM PDT by rktman (Destroy America from within? Check! WTH? Enlisted USN 1967 to end up with this?)
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To: BeauBo

I’ve got a kid that jumps out of planes for fun. (When he was little, he wouldn’t learn to ride a bike because it was too dangerous!)

So glad he’s OK. I feel for his parents.


13 posted on 07/13/2021 2:33:46 PM PDT by lizma2
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To: al baby

One that looks hard to clean and a mold magnet. 😁


14 posted on 07/13/2021 2:33:54 PM PDT by RushIsMyTeddyBear (RIP my "teddy bear". )
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To: BeauBo

Pretty weak roof sheathing on that house if you ask me.


15 posted on 07/13/2021 2:35:26 PM PDT by dainbramaged (You'll get nothing and like it!)
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To: al baby

Good thing he didn’t land on that dish rack. Those spike would have hurt the poor feller.


16 posted on 07/13/2021 2:36:25 PM PDT by ProtectOurFreedom (“We maintain the peace through our strength; weakness only invites aggression.” ~ Ronald Reagan)
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This is where I’d agree the federal government should pay for all damages. Even though British, he was at a federal military training school.

No question in my mind about this, of course Uncle Sam and John Bull should get together to handle the house renovations.

17 posted on 07/13/2021 2:39:45 PM PDT by chajin ("There is no other name under heaven given among people by which we must be saved." Acts 4:12)
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To: lee martell

G1!


18 posted on 07/13/2021 2:41:13 PM PDT by Darteaus94025 (Can't have a Liberal without a Lie)
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To: BeauBo

He just thought he’d drop in for a bit.


19 posted on 07/13/2021 2:41:32 PM PDT by Mr Ramsbotham ("God is a spirit, and man His means of walking on the earth.")
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To: BeauBo

What nickname will his buddies call him now?

Bounce?

Crash?


20 posted on 07/13/2021 2:41:34 PM PDT by Rebelbase (Play with knives long enough and you will eventually bleed.)
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