How Did A Hot Air Balloon Ride End In Tragedy?
A hot air balloon ride ended in tragedy after a man plummeted to his death after he saved 2 other passengers. This is a nightmare scenario. It happened over the…
GLENDALE, ARIZONA – JANUARY 01: A hot air balloon flys outside of State Farm Stadium before the Fiesta Bowl between the Liberty Flames and the Oregon Ducks on January 01, 2024 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
A hot air balloon ride ended in tragedy after a man plummeted to his death after he saved 2 other passengers. This is a nightmare scenario.
It happened over the weekend during a Mexican festival. The horrific incident was caught on camera and shows a person dangling from the bottom of the hot air balloon while incredibly high up in the air. All the while the hot air balloon is smoking and continues to float higher and higher. The man was able to help 2 others escape in a heroic move, but was unable to save himself. You can see a video of it shared by @CollinRugg on X (formerly Twitter) below.
Man Falls To Death On Hot Air Balloon Ride
According to Collin Ruggs on X, Secretary General Rodrigo Reyes said, "I regret to inform you that during the First Balloon Festival, part of the Enrique Estrada 2025 Fair organized by the city council of this municipality, a person lost their life after an unfortunate incident while aboard the hot air balloon."
Commenters all seem to be in agreement that they would not go on a hot air balloon and I can't blame them! No way you're getting me up there. I've seen far too many accidents on hot air balloons. I want no part of any of it.
This incident happened in Zacatecas, Mexico. Our thoughts go out to the man and his family and loved ones.
