2024-10-04 20:35:02
According to local news, Fire Department first responders welcomed the Pilot's assistance. It was Lake Lure Fire and Emergency Management Asst. Chief Chris Melton who threatened to arrest him if he didn't leave the area. [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(14-2-22) Author
2024-10-05 04:43:34
MISSING IMPORTANT CONTEXT: Airspace is currently under various restrictions b/c of the number of official rescue operations ongoing in the area post-Helene. The spread of misinformation and resulting influx of random pilots has led to dozens incredibly dangerous near-misses. [Link][Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(33-1-7) Author