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WWII commemoration parachutist found injured after landing in a tree

Several parachutists landed in a tree in Overasselt, Gelderland, on Wednesday evening during an Airborne parachute jump to remember Operation Market Garden in World War Two, according to NOS.

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WWII commemoration parachutist found injured after landing in a tree

Several parachutists landed in a tree in Overasselt, Gelderland, on Wednesday evening during an Airborne parachute jump to remember Operation Market Garden in World War Two, according to NOS. Some people were injured during this, but not life-threatening, the Gelderland-Zuid Safety Region reported earlier on Wednesday evening.According to a spokesperson, six parachutists were left hanging in a tree after the jump. The so-called high rescue team from Utrecht was called out to help. The last parachutists were freed just after 9:30 p.m.

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