In the aftermath of an animal-rescue flight crash that occurred on Nov. 24 in New York's Catskill Mountains, two dogs that survived the crash have been adopted. The crash resulted in the death of pilot Seuk Kim, a volunteer known for transporting rescue animals from disaster zones and overcrowded shelters. His friends and other rescue pilots are creating an organization in his memory, with activities including mobile spay/neuter clinics and pet food pantries planned.
Kim reported to air traffic controllers experiencing moderate to heavy turbulence at 5,000 feet, later descending to around 4,300 feet where conditions improved. However, he neither reestablished contact with air traffic control nor issued any distress calls before the plane went down, according to a preliminary report by the National Transportation Safety Board.
In the aftermath, two dogs were notable survivors: a Labrador-mix puppy named Whiskey and a young Yorkshire terrier mix called Pluto. Both sustained injuries, with Whiskey undergoing surgeries and physical therapy at Pieper Memorial Veterinary emergency and specialty hospital. Eventually, Whiskey, now 6 months old, was adopted by his foster family in Middletown, Connecticut. Meanwhile, Pluto swiftly recovered and found a new home in Averill Park, a community near Albany.
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Maggie Jackman Pryor, Executive Director of the Animal Shelter of Schoharie Valley, noted significant interest from people nationwide eager to adopt the surviving dogs. Maggie Jackman Pryor said: "These two dogs are amazing, but there are so many amazing dogs" in shelters. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)
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