Animal Rescue Pilot and Dog Perish in Catskill Plane Crash; Two Dogs Survive
A small plane crash in the Catskill Mountains killed pilot Seuk Kim and a rescue dog, while two other dogs survived. Kim, a volunteer pilot for animal rescue missions, was flying from Maryland to Albany when the crash occurred. The surviving dogs, a Labrador-mix puppy with broken bones and a Yorkie terrier mix, were found in the snowy woods. Tributes poured in for Kim, who was praised for his dedication to saving animals. The FAA and NTSB are investigating the crash, which happened amid poor visibility and turbulence.