Plane Carrying Over 50 Dogs Crashes At Waukesha-Area Golf Course

PEWAUKEE, WI — A plane carrying more than 50 dogs crashed Tuesday at a Waukesha-area golf course, according to police.

Authorities responded shortly after 9 a.m. to the Western Lakes Golf Club in Pewaukee, where the aircraft had come to rest on the third hole of the course, according to the Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department.

There were three people on board, all of whom suffered minor injuries, police said, adding some of the dogs were hurt as well, although none of the injuries were serious.

The plane was significantly damaged, according to police. It hit some trees, lost its wings and spilled 300 gallons of jet fuel, requiring the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to come to the scene, WISN 12 reported.

The aircraft made an emergency landing, according to the Humane Animal Welfare Society of Waukesha, which reported the dogs on board were at-risk adoptable animals being transported from the south to the Waukesha shelter and several partner organizations. The animal welfare society is accepting donations to cover the unforeseen medical expenses due to the crash, as well as other costs. The society is hoping to collect $5,000.

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