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Ronald McDonald House Smashed by Looters; and a $950 Drone Attacked by Bald Eagle, Sent to Bottom of Lake Michigan.
As sick children and their families cowered in fear, a Chicago Ronald McDonald House had its front door smashed in by looters. According to the charity, there were more than 30 families inside, including very sick children.
They were left “frightened,” as windows were broken during this week’s crime spree.
“They were very concerned; there was a lot of activity right in front of the house. People making choices that could put them at risk and put our families at risk. So, the staff was frightened,” said Lisa Mitchell to ABC7.
The site that was attacked houses families who wish to be near Lurie Children’s Hospital.
“They are already in a really, really difficult spot and having this kind of additional stress and worry about getting to and from the hospital…because of safety concerns is just doubling the strain,” said Mitchell.
Thankfully no one was injured, although several windows were smashed in. Speaking to CBS Chicago, Mitchell stressed that it was vital that families “get the rest they need while they have a child in the hospital seeking care.”
“So, it’s so important that anything that might be going on outside, we maintain our care for families,” said Mitchell.
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A drone that was being flown to document erosion damage that belonged to the State of Michigan was recently snatched by a bald eagle. After a brief struggle, the bird ripped off one of the drone’s propellers. Consequently, this sent the aircraft spinning into Lake Michigan. As a result, it promptly sunk to the bottom.
Ironically, the pilot for the drone works for the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE).
However, why did the eagle attack? The department thinks there are many possibilities.
“The attack could have been a territorial squabble with the electronic foe, or just a hungry eagle. Or maybe it did not like its name being misspelled,” the department said in a news release.
“EGLE’s drone team is considering steps to reduce the possibility of a repeat attack, including possibly using ‘skins’ or other designs on the aircraft to make them look less like seagulls.”
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In other news, think twice before taking advantage of any beef discount you might find. Ground beef recalls happen more than you might think.
