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Pilot safely lands aircraft near Los Angeles, swims to shore accompanied by his dog
A man and his loyal dog managed to safely swim to shore Sunday afternoon after the pilot’s small plane crashed into the ocean off Rancho Palos Verdes, according to law enforcement authorities.
Sgt. Jeffrey Velasco of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department reported that they received a call around 5:20 p.m. about a plane going down in the ocean near Trump National Golf Club Los Angeles.
The department quickly dispatched an air rescue team to assist with the situation. Fortunately, the pilot was found to be unharmed. Los Angeles County Fire Supervisor Bernard Peters informed the Los Angeles Daily News that the aircraft involved was a single-engine Piper Cherokee Six.
Sadly, the plane ultimately sank, as reported by the news outlet. However, the exact circumstances surrounding the crash remained unclear as of Sunday evening. Questions persisted regarding the plane’s point of origin and whether the pilot was forced into making an emergency landing.
Edward Wargo, spokesperson for the U.S. Coast Guard, disclosed that there was only one individual onboard the plane, accompanied by their faithful canine companion.
“Thankfully, both were able to safely swim to shore,” Wargo confirmed. He also mentioned that the Coast Guard would now shift its focus towards preventing any potential environmental damage resulting from the plane’s fuel.
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University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Protesters reach an agreement to dismantle encampment
Protesters at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee have agreed to end their pro-Palestinian encampment following an agreement reached with the school, university officials announced on Sunday. The encampment, which had been in place for two weeks, will be dismantled by Tuesday, marking the end of what was believed to be the last standing encampment at a Wisconsin college.
University officials had allowed the encampment to remain on a patch of lawn between Mitchell Hall and a busy thoroughfare on the campus’s southern boundary, opting not to involve law enforcement. This approach differed from the response at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where police were called in to remove tents after negotiations fell through. Despite initial efforts to disband the encampment, Wisconsin-Madison eventually reached an agreement with protesters to voluntarily dismantle the camp prior to commencement ceremonies.
Chancellor Mark Mone of Wisconsin-Milwaukee stated last Wednesday that the university had exhibited “the widest possible amount of patience and restraint.” However, he also cautioned that patience was wearing thin and hinted at potential action by the school. Following discussions with the UWM Popular University for Palestine Coalition, the university agreed to advocate for a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas, condemn the destruction of schools and universities in Gaza by Israeli forces, and hold meetings with protest leaders regarding university investments.
Additionally, the university pledged to urge the Water Council, a Milwaukee organization of water technology companies, to sever connections with two Israeli government-owned entities, Mekorot and the Israel Innovation Authority. Chancellor Mone serves as the treasurer on the Water Council’s board of directors.
In return for these commitments, the protesters agreed to dismantle the encampment beginning on Sunday and completing the process by Tuesday. They also agreed not to disrupt the university’s commencement ceremonies scheduled for Sunday. In a statement, the protesters expressed their satisfaction with the agreement, stating, “After hard fought edits and careful consideration by the coalition, we determined we had obtained all possible benefits from the encampment.”
The resolution of the encampment at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee represents a successful outcome of negotiations between university officials and protesters. By reaching a compromise that addresses the concerns of both parties, a peaceful resolution has been achieved, allowing for the encampment to be taken down without incident.