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The Spokesman-Review Newspaper
Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Sky-Diving Elvises Slam Into Bay, Street

Compiled From Wire Services

Four Elvis-impersonating sky divers were injured after stiff winds blew them from their target at the grand opening of a waterfront nightclub Tuesday night.

The four stuntmen, complete with fringed jumpsuits, slicked-back hair and dark sunglasses, were supposed to fly over the outdoor WaterWorks nightclub in Quincy and land in a section of the parking lot.

Instead, two splashed into Boston Harbor, one fell onto a nearby street and one crashed at the Savin Hill Yacht Club in Boston’s Dorchester section, a nightclub worker said.

The names of the Elvises were not immediately available, police said.

The two who landed in the water suffered only minor injuries. The other two were hospitalized in critical and guarded condition.

“It was very windy and they miscalculated,” said Phil Cocco of WaterWorks.