arrived, but they found unusual markings at the site. A few days later, more servicemen went into the forest where they spotted three mysterious bright lights in the sky that shone for hours. EAST COAST GO FAST VIDEO In 2015, a U.S. Navy Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornet strike fighter captured video of a bizarre, fast-moving object that had no visible wings and emitted no heat or no exhaust trail. The video, which can be viewed at COI.ToTheStarsAcademy. com/2015-go-fast-footage , shows the object in the fighter’s targeting system. The pilot and the weapon systems officer can be heard shouting and asking, “What is that, man?” The video leaked in 2017 along with news of the Advanced Aviation Threat Identification Program (AATIP), a secret U.S. government organization investigating UFOs. Most UFO sightings have rational explanations. Even the famous Roswell Incident was proven to be debris from a surveillance program the U.S. military used to spy on the Soviet Union. But there’s something to be said about how a UFO sighting makes us look up at the night sky and wonder if we’re not alone. DID YOU SEE THAT? 3 FAMOUS UFO SIGHTINGS (BESIDES ROSWELL)
Going stargazing this summer? Be sure to keep your eyes out for unidentified flying objects (UFOs)! July 2 is World UFO Day, commemorating the supposed UFO crash that took place in 1974 in Roswell, New Mexico. Everyone knows about the strange things that happened in Roswell, but let’s look at a few lesser-known, but no less strange, UFO sightings. THE FIRST FLYING SAUCER On June 24, 1947, civilian pilot Kenneth Arnold was flying his plane near Mount Rainier in Washington when he reported seeing nine blue, glowing objects flying in a V formation at around 1,700 mph. Arnold would later describe the crafts’ motions like “a saucer if you skip it across water.” The government confirmed there were no aircraft tests in the area that day. In the following weeks, other sightings of Arnold’s flying saucers would crop up across the region. THE RENDLESHAM FOREST INCIDENT Things got weird at a Royal Air Force military base in England on Dec. 26, 1980. At around 3 a.m., two Air Force members saw odd lights falling into the nearby Rendlesham Forest. They reported finding a metallic object giving off lights and still moving. The object was gone when police
DOG-RELATED PERSONAL INJURY CASES WHEN MAN’S BEST FRIEND MESSES UP
St. Louis is a great city for dog lovers. We have dog parks in nearly every neighborhood and tons of pet-friendly activities happening all the time. For the most part, this brightens our city and surrounding areas with more sweet furry friends than you can shake a stick at. However, every once in a while, a doggo acts up and causes an injury. When that happens, it’s important for their owner to be held accountable. Notice that we say “injury” and not simply “bite.” While chewing on an unsuspecting citizen is the most common and obvious injury a dog can cause, it’s far from the only one. Dogs can knock people over, especially children, leading to fall-related injuries. Any injury directly caused by a dog is
covered under the same law. You don’t need teeth marks on your body to bring suit against a pet owner. There are a few aspects of personal injury law that are unique to canine- related cases. Normally, to bring suit, you need to prove negligent behavior caused your injury. That’s the case if, say, you slip and fall due to a spill in a grocery store. In cases involving dogs, the burden of proof is lower. As long as the dog acted aggressively “without provocation,” their owner is liable for any damages caused. Many people refrain from initiating legal action in injury cases involving dogs out of fear the dog will be euthanized as a result. In reality, dogs are rarely put down based on one
bite alone. Instead, they are put under observation to ensure they are not rabid. A judge ordering a dog to be put down is likely only in cases where the dog suffers from rabies or has caused multiple injuries. In essence, the law is set up so a dog owner is always responsible for the actions of their four-legged companion. Leash laws, which vary across municipalities, are rarely a factor in claims related to dogs. If an owner brings their pet around other people, it’s on them to make sure the pet acts properly even on a leash. If you or a loved one has been injured by a dog, call our office to find out more about your rights.
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