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Skydiver’s Critical Crash Near Knoxville | Des Moines News
A skydiver suffered a hard landing south of Knoxville, prompting a dramatic rescue through dense woods and cornfields—complete with off-road vehicles, a basket lift, and a helicopter ride to Des Moines. Local landowners joined the effort, showcasing community spirit. This isn’t the first near-disaster at the airport: another skydiver crashed there in June, also in critical condition. A sobering reminder of extreme sport risks—and fingers crossed for a full recovery. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This…
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