Naval Cadet Plunges to Death as Parachute Fails to Open

CHAMPOTÓN, Mexico — Tragedy struck on July 1 when a cadet, identified as Emmanuel Velazquez, died after his parachute failed to deploy during a training exercise at a marine facility in Champotón, Campeche State.

In the video, the cameraperson can be heard calling for a doctor, exclaiming, “One of them got away, hurry up!” Despite rushing to help, those on the scene were unable to save the young cadet, who was pronounced dead.