Near Miss: Drone Almost Takes Out Marcel Hirscher
Collision Avoided at Madonna Di Campiglio Slalom
Hirscher Escapes Serious Injury
In a harrowing incident, professional skier Marcel Hirscher narrowly avoided a collision with a drone during the Slalom World Cup event in Madonna di Campiglio, Italy on December 22, 2015.
As Hirscher sped down the course, a drone carrying a television camera malfunctioned and plunged towards the skier. Hirscher reacted quickly, dodging the drone by a matter of inches. The incident was captured on video, sending shockwaves through the skiing community.
Hirscher expressed relief after the near-miss, saying, "I'm so grateful to have escaped unharmed. It could have been a very different story." The Austrian skier admitted that the incident had shaken him but added that he was determined to continue competing.
Following the crash, skiing officials issued a statement condemning the use of drones during racing events. "The safety of our athletes is paramount," they said. "Drones have no place at ski races and will be strictly prohibited in the future."
The incident has raised concerns about the increasing use of drones in sports and public events. While drones can provide valuable footage for media coverage, their potential for causing harm must be carefully considered. Skiers and race organizers alike are calling for regulations to prevent future drone incidents.
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