A seasoned daredevil’s signature act at a California county fair turned into a heart-stopping nightmare when Mother Nature had other plans. 🌐 #News #IndioCA #California #Accidents
INDIO, CA — A gust of wind transformed a routine human cannonball performance into a terrifying spectacle at the Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival, leaving veteran California stuntman Chachi Valencia with severe injuries and mounting medical bills.
The High-Flying Legacy
Known professionally as The Rocketman Valencia, the sixth-generation circus performer has spent three decades perfecting his death-defying craft.
Before taking the plunge himself, Valencia spent 15 years launching his former wife from the cannon, building up to his own spectacular performances at venues like the 2012 London Olympics and Rio’s 2014 Carnival.
When Nature Strikes
On that fateful March 2 afternoon, just 15 minutes into his performance, Valencia donned his signature yellow jumpsuit and prepared for what should have been another flawless flight…