Parachutist falls onto tent after US flag attached to his body gets tangled up in tree A parachutist falls into a tent after the US flag tied to his body gets tangled up in a tree. The accident happened on July 2, but records of the fall went viral this Saturday (4), the day celebrating the Independence of the United States. According to local vehicles, the parachutist, identified as Ross Vail, was making a planned entry during the opening ceremony of a rodeo in California, when the flag became attached to a tree nearby, leading to an abrupt change in its route towards the ground. ? Follow the g1 international news channel on WhatsApp In the videos, it is possible to see the parachutist falling with the equipment open onto the tent. Despite the fall, Vail walked away with only a cut on his lip. Moments later, the parachutist entered the central part of the arena to show that he was fine and received applause from the crowd. Rodeo organizers confirmed that Vail returned the following night and successfully completed his parachute entry. Parachutist falls after getting tangled with tree g1