Greenpeace Euro 2020 parachutist lucky not to be shot down, says politician
by Kate Connolly in Berlin from Environment | The Guardian on (#5K4MW)
Bavarian minister says activist could have paid with life' for stunt before Germany v France game in Munich
A Greenpeace protester who parachuted into the stadium before Germany's Euro 2020 match against France in Munich was lucky not to have been shot down by anti-terror marksmen enforcing a no-fly zone, a state minister has said.
Two people were injured when the activist lost control of his powered paraglider, which had a motor attached to his back, and hit overhead camera wires attached to the stadium roof. Fans ducked as he careered towards the spectator area, narrowly missing the stands and demolishing technical equipment before crashing in front of the German penalty area.
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