INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Nearly a year after a frightening stunt went wrong at the Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival, daredevil Chachi “The Rocketman” Valencia has reflected on the incident and his recovery.
Valencia, known for his daring cannon-launch stunts, was seriously injured when a sudden gust of wind pushed him off course, causing him to hit the edge of a safety net and then fall onto the pavement.
The accident left him with broken ribs, a broken wrist, and a lacerated liver. He said that, in retrospect, he considers himself fortunate, as a complete miss of the net could have been fatal.After months of recovery, Valencia has returned to performing and plans to continue his stunt career for a few more years before retiring…