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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Madeline Sherratt

Pilot renowned for rescuing animals dies in plane crash while transporting three rescue dogs

Seuk Kim reportedly lost control of a small aircraft on Sunday leading to a tragic and fatal crash - (Sourced)

A pilot who became renowned for rescuing animals has died in a plane crash in New York state while transporting three rescue dogs said officials.

Seuk Kim, 49, of Springfield had been piloting a small aircraft with the animals on board from Maryland to Albany on Sunday when he reportedly lost control and smashed into a woodland in Windham, New York roughly 35 miles southwest of his final destination, said Greene County Sheriff's Office NY on Monday.

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