The Pittsburgh Pirates fan who fell 21 feet from the stands at PNC Park is on the road to recovery. Kavan Markwood, the 20-year-old who fell during a game between the Pirates and Chicago Cubs, is now awake and alert, according to a statement on his GoFundMe page.
Markwood, who fell while sitting in the front row, is showing signs of progress. Jennifer Phillips, who organized the fundraising website for Markwood, expressed gratitude for the support and prayers.
Despite the positive news, Markwood still has a long road ahead in his recovery. The reason for his fall is still unknown, but authorities are treating the incident as accidental. Updates on his condition are awaited.