Service Member Dies After Rappelling Fall at UT San Antonio Game
A service member from Nellis Air Force Base died after a rappelling fall at a UT San Antonio game.

San Antonio, TX, October 18, 2026 —
A service member from Nellis Air Force Base died after a rappelling fall at a UT San Antonio game, according to the available summary of the incident.
The summary does not identify the service member or provide the date of the game. It also does not specify where at the event the fall occurred, what the rappelling activity involved or what circumstances preceded the fall. No further details about the incident were provided.
The summary does not say whether the service member was taking part in a planned demonstration or another activity. It does not describe any response at the scene, provide information about medical treatment, or identify any investigation or official findings. The cause of the fall was not provided.
It is also unclear whether Nellis Air Force Base, the university or another organization has issued a public statement. No information was included about the service member’s unit, role or length of service, and no details about family notifications or funeral arrangements were provided.
The information available establishes only that a service member from Nellis Air Force Base died after a rappelling fall at a UT San Antonio game. Additional details, including the person’s identity, the date and the circumstances of the fall, were not included in the summary.
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