Stuntman Injured as ‘Cannonball’ Act Goes Horribly Wrong at California Fair

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Stuntman Injured as ‘Cannonball’ Act Goes Horribly Wrong at California Fair

A stuntman was injured in a dramatic “human cannonball” act gone wrong at the Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival in Indio, California, on March 2, according to the

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Michael Betzler captured the moment as stuntman

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, known as ““Rocketman Valencia,”“: struck the side of the net and crashed to the asphalt below, prompting screams from spectators.

A GoFundMe page raising money for his medical expenses

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that a strong gust of wind blew him off course midair, causing him to miss the landing net.

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Valencia sustained serious injuries, including a lacerated liver, broken ribs, and a broken wrist, according to the fundraiser.

On Sunday night, Indio City Councilmember Waymond Fermon said Valencia was in “good spirits” and would be back in the air soon. Credit: Michael Betzler via Storyful

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