Daredevil injured after being shot from cannon during Riverside County Fair
'Human Cannonball' recovering after horrific fall
Chachi "Rocketman" Valencia is recovering at the hospital after a daredevil stunt took a horrific turn during the Riverside County fair.
RIVERSIDE, Calif. - A daredevil known as the "Human Cannonball" was injured during an event at the Riverside County Fair.
What we know:
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.
Video shared with FOX 11 shows Valencia falling out of the net and onto the ground after being shot from the cannon.
According to a GoFundMe account, a sudden and unexpected gust of wind altered his performance, causing him to miss the safety net.
'Human Cannonball' hurt in stunt gone wrong
A daredevil known as the "Human Cannonball" got hurt trying to pull off a stunt during the Riverside County Fair.
"He struck the side of the net, it catapulted him out and, unfortunately, landed on the asphalt. As a result of this accident, Chachi sustained serious injuries, including broken ribs, a broken wrist, and a lacerated liver. He may require surgery in the next 10 days," the GoFundMe account read.
Fair organizers released a statement saying, "Our hearts go out to the Rocketman and his wife, and ask that all be patient as we await an update on his condition."
The backstory:
On his website, it says Rocketman Valencia makes his living as a human cannonball being shot from a cannon-- free flying through the air at speeds of 55mph and at heights of over 65 ft and distances of 165ft. He has over 23 years of experience as a human cannonball and his wife Robin is also a human cannonball.
Valencia performed at the London Olympics games, NASCAR and Formula 1 events, and in Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival competition.