October 30th 2024.
A recent incident at the San Francisco Fleet Week has caused great concern and distress for the DeGuzman family. A video released by their lawyer, Tanya Gomerman, shows the moment when two members of the family, Millicent "Mia" DeGuzman and her mother Jhoanna, were struck by a U.S. Navy parachutist during a windy landing attempt.
According to Gomerman, the two women are currently recovering from their injuries sustained on October 13th at Marina Green in San Francisco. Although the San Francisco Fire Department initially described the injuries as minor, Gomerman revealed that Mia DeGuzman was diagnosed with two fractures to her pelvis while her mother suffered a concussion and bruising on her upper arm.
Mia underwent surgery and had two screws placed in her pelvis. While Gomerman remains hopeful for a full recovery, the long-term outlook for Mia is still uncertain. Jhoanna, on the other hand, had to take medical leave from her job to focus on her own recovery and care for her daughter.
The attorney shared a video taken by Mia just moments before she was struck by the parachutist. The footage shows one parachutist successfully landing on a small grassy area, surrounded by cheering onlookers. However, another parachutist with a California state flag strapped to their leg descends rapidly, struggling against the strong winds. Approximately 7 seconds before the hard landing, the parachutist can be seen waving their arms as a warning to those below. A person holding a small child can also be seen running out of the parachutist's path.
The parachutist ultimately crashes into the camera operator, resulting in an audible "thud" and screams. The person behind the camera immediately checks on the parachutist's well-being. This tragic incident has raised questions about safety protocols and accountability at events with such high-risk displays.
In response to the incident, a spokesperson for the U.S. Navy stated that they are conducting several investigations and taking necessary steps to ensure the safety of future events. They have also paused scheduled demonstrations to review procedures. However, they cannot comment on the ongoing investigations or any pending litigations at this time.
Gomerman clarified that the family is not planning to file a claim or lawsuit against the Navy or the city-county of San Francisco at the moment. They are waiting for Mia's condition to stabilize further before making any decisions. According to the attorney, the city may also share responsibility for the incident if there was no clear plan for safe seating of spectators during the parachutists' descent.
The DeGuzman family does not wish for Fleet Week events to be canceled, but they do want to ensure that proper safety measures are in place. Mia, who had only recently immigrated to the United States, expressed her shock and disappointment over the incident. She had been looking forward to exploring the city with her family, but now she is unable to do even the most basic tasks without their help. The physical pain is overwhelming, and the emotional trauma has turned what was supposed to be a joyful start to her new life into a nightmare she relives every day.
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