A Frog-X Parachute Team jumper lands awkwardly on Hi Corbett Field Saturday during a demonstration prior to the start of the game between the University of Arizona and Oklahoma State. Two of the paratroopers were injured, but are expected to fully recover, officials said.

Two paratroopers were injured prior to the start of the University of Arizona baseball game Saturday against Oklahoma State.

They are expected to fully recover.

One of the Frog-X Parachute Team jumpers crashes to the ground at Hi Corbett Field Saturday in front of the Oklahoma State team.

Videos posted on social media show two paratroopers landing hard on the field during a pre-game Military Appreciation Night event at Hi Corbett Field.

One of the paratroopers dislocated his shoulder and the other injured his back, according to the UA.

The Tucson Fire Department responded and took the paratroopers to a hospital, the department said in a post on X.


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