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Chicago Tribune
Chicago Tribune
Sport
Teddy Greenstein

US Open spectator dies Friday at Erin Hills

ERIN, Wis. _ The USGA announced that a U.S. Open spectator died Friday afternoon, offering no other details.

"Out of respect for the family, we are unable to provide additional information at this time," the USGA said in a statement. "Our thoughts and prayers are with those surrounding this individual during this difficult time."

The second round at Erin Hills has been played under sunny skies with comfortable conditions. Temperatures are in the low 80s with a light breeze.

Meanwhile, the pilot of a blimp that crashed Thursday morning just east of the golf course reportedly remains in serious condition. Trevor Thompson was operating an advertising blimp that deflated, burst into flames and crashed.

The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the crash.

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