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Fan Who Fell 21 Feet at Pirates Game Takes First Steps in Recovery

Kavan Markwood, 20, is awake, breathing unassisted, and speaking after his accidental fall at PNC Park, but faces a long rehabilitation ahead.

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Kavan Markwood is stretchered off the field after a fall during a Pirates game.
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Overview

  • Kavan Markwood fell over the 21-foot Roberto Clemente Wall during the seventh inning of a Pirates-Cubs game on April 30, landing on the field and sustaining critical injuries.
  • He was rushed to Allegheny General Hospital, where his condition has since improved from critical to serious, and he has been extubated and is breathing on his own.
  • On May 5, Markwood’s family announced he has taken his first steps, marking a significant milestone in his recovery process.
  • Law enforcement has ruled the fall accidental, with no evidence of foul play or stadium protocol violations, and investigations are ongoing.
  • The incident has sparked widespread support, with players, fans, and the community rallying around Markwood, a former high school football MVP, through prayers and a GoFundMe campaign that has raised nearly $45,000.