ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Attacks on parachutists

Ok kiddo, imagine you are playing a fun game of catch with your friends, but instead of throwing a ball, you jump out of a plane with a big, colorful umbrella called a parachute. It's really fun to float down to the ground like a superhero, but unfortunately, sometimes bad people try to hurt you while you're doing it.

These bad people can use all sorts of mean tricks to attack parachutists. They might shoot at them with guns or throw things that could cause the parachute to break. They might even try to sneak up on them in the sky and grab hold of them.

Now, this might sound really scary, but the good news is that people who jump out of planes are usually very careful and know how to protect themselves from these attacks. They might wear special clothing or use special equipment to help them avoid danger. They might even practice jumping with other people who can help keep them safe.

So, while attackers can be very mean, they usually can't stop someone from having fun jumping out of a plane with a parachute. And remember, if you ever decide to try it yourself when you're older, just be sure to listen to all the safety rules and don't let anyone be mean to you while you're floating through the sky!