TAMPA, Fla. – A 78-year-old man fell from a Gasparilla float on Saturday and suffered injuries but is in stable condition.
According to officials, Tampa Fire Rescue responded to a medical emergency during the Gasparilla Parade of Pirates.
A 78-year-old male fell from a parade float at approximately 4:20 pm. at Bayshore Blvd and S. Boulevard.
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The patient was transported to a local hospital in stable condition.
Medical response paused the parade for approximately 25 minutes, officials say.
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78-Year-Old Man Falls From Gasparilla Float Onto Bayshore Blvd