What was supposed to be a casual outing to the Louvre turned out to be a gruesome nightmare for a flock of birds on the morning of 11 Jul.
They were flying across the runway when a plane belonging to the Singapore Airlines (SIA) smashed into them, killing all (probably) who were unfortunate enough to be in its path.
Be warned, the pictures below may be disturbing.
The aftermath wasn’t a pleasant sight. The carcasses of the birds were lodged mostly in the plane’s landing mechanism.
The cleanup thereafter caused a 45-minute delay to the next flight.
Though unfortunate for the birds, there was really nothing the plane could’ve done to avoid them. The landing speed of the A380 – the SIA plane model – is about 260km/h. And if you take into account its mass, it becomes an almost an unstoppable force.
And fortunately for the 311 passengers on the plane, the carcasses of the birds did not run into the engines and cause a failure or fire.
To all birds, please avoid runways.
Featured image from Facebook.
Authorities had to use equipment to pry the vehicle open to free the man.
The authorities have investigated and closed the incident with no follow-ups required, MFA said.
He crossed the border daily in hopes of buying a house for his family.
On a few days, the thundery showers might extend into the night.
His church has urged parishioners to refrain from visiting him as he heals.
The kitten will be put up for adoption after its injuries are cured.