Yesterday's crash landing of US Airways flight 1549 has sparked some controversy throughout the US Environmental Protection Agency, and PITA. The Bird Conservation wing of the EPA is investigating the slaughtering of a flock of geese which the US Airways pilot, and ex-fighter pilot, apparently targeted. Although the passengers and crew members on board are hailing him a hero for landing a plane safely in the Hudson River - keeping all 155 patrons on board safe, he hides a dark secret. He has long since despised birds, especially geese. While working as an instructor and safety chairman of the Air Line Pilots' Association, he was in charge of investigating malfunctions or plane crashes. The FAA reports that there have been 200 deaths linked to "bird strikes" since 1988. This statistic is the reasoning behind Pilot Chelsey Sullenberger's motto of "Move or Die" towards our friends of the skies.
EPA, Bird Conservation and PITA are not the only environmental agency's investigating the "Miracle on the Hudson" debacle. The Office of Water within the EPA has filed a "River of Emergency", asking for $13 billion of federal money to assist in clean-up and future river protection. "The Hudson River is widely known for it's water drinkability, aquatic health ratings, and overall environmental appeal. "One plane can be devastating," says Office of Water director Michael Gearhead. "Think of all the debris, gas, clothing, luggage, food, and sewage that is polluting the previously pristine Hudson River" Gearhead continued. The $13 billion will aid in the removal of all aquatic life currently inhabiting the Hudson River, and placing them in foster care until the river is deemed safe for return. More information will be released as the investigation continues.
5 comments:
I really hope that was just a satire piece!!! Hysterical if that is the case.... so sad if it is actually true.
I don't believe this story for a second. If it's true, run for your life! The Hudson river is NASTY!! I wouldn't stick my big toe in that water. Maybe they should give them the $13 BILLION to clean it up so it's a little more appealing, not from the plane crash, but from years and years of nastiness!
I truly believe this whole event is the greatest miracle that I have seen in my lifetime- at least insofar as affecting so many people on a national level. Everything about this story is so beautiful- from how the plane miraculously landed in the perfect place and in the perfect way, to how the people reacted. I am certain the Lord was with them that day- in particular the pilot. It is truly a modern-day miracle. I hope that nobody decides to sue the airline and taint this most beautiful of events, but I am sure that somebody on the plane is greedy enough to not just want to be alive and safe, but also want to make money off of it. That, to me, would be the saddest story I could hear. But, truly, God was with them that day, and it should be a day we celebrate and thank the Lord that he still produces miracles in this day and age- with or without the use of birds.
The more stories you hear about this, the more grateful you are it didn't turn into a tragedy. How everyone did what they were supposed to do, to the best of their abilities. The pilots, the crew, the passengers, the ferry personel, the passengers. That is the way the Lord works, is through people. And when they all pay attention, it is a miracle. Truly amazing. Such a great distraction from people being selfish or making huge mistakes. (politics).
And by the way, this was obviously a satire. I couldn't help myself.
Ah, the poor birds. I hope they have good lawyers.
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