Skydiver injured after landing in pond at high speed in Brazoria County

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BRAZORIA COUNTY, Texas – A skydiver was injured after authorities said she landed in a pond at speeds that were too high in Brazoria County Saturday.

The Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office said it happened Saturday at Skydive Spaceland Houston.

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The sheriff’s office said the woman was attempting to do a trick called swooping above a pond. Her speed was reportedly too fast and she was injured when she landed in the pond.

The woman was taken to a hospital by helicopter for internal injuries. The injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.


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