Famed Human Cannonball Injured At RivCo Fair & Date Festival
Well-known human cannonball artist The Rocketman was hospitalized on Sunday after he fell from his target landing at the Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival, according to multiple reports.
Daredevil injured after being shot from cannon during Riverside County Fair
RIVERSIDE, Calif. - A daredevil known as the "Human Cannonball" was injured during an event at the Riverside County Fair. According to Fair organizers, Chachi "Rocketman" Valencia was transported from the fairgrounds to the hospital due to injuries suffered during his Sunday 2:30 p.m. performance. The extent of his injuries is unknown.
Stuntman Injured in 'Cannonball' Mishap at Riverside County Fair
A stuntman was injured in a dramatic “human cannonball” act gone wrong at the Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival in Indio, California, on March 2, according to the festival. Michael Betzler captured the moment as stuntman Chachi Valencia,
'Human Cannonball' hurt in stunt at county fair
Chachi "Rocketman" Valencia is speaking out after he was injured in a stunt at the Riverside County Fair. After the injury, he says he has no plans to stop performing.
'Human Cannonball' recovering after daredevil stunt goes wrong
Daredevil Chachi "The Rocketman" Valencia was injured when strong winds knocked him off course during a cannon stunt at the Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival.
His job is to be shot from a cannon. This time, he missed his target
Chachi 'The Rocketman' Valencia has been launching himself from a cannon for two decades. But this time, something went wrong ...
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Chachi “The Rocketman” Valencia discusses his turbulent stunt
Chachi “The Rocketman” Valencia, cannonball performer, is recovering after a stunt went awry at the Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival on Sunday. Valencia said an unexpected wind gust ...
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Chachi “The Rocketman” Valencia was injured during a performance at the Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival.
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‘Human cannonball’ injured during Riverside County performance Sunday
During his performance that began at 2:30 p.m., Chachi “The Rocketman” Valencia was injured and transported to a hospital, event organizers said. Cal Fire/Riverside County said crews were ...
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Daredevil injured during National Date Festival performance, expected to recover
A stunt performer was away taken by ambulance following a "Human Cannonball" accident at the Riverside County Fair and ...
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Human cannonball injured at Riverside County Fair
Chachi “The Rocketman” Valencia was transported to a local hospital about 15 minutes into his performance, the Press-Enterprise reports. His injuries, while minor, were “traumatic” in ...
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