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How Seuk Kim’s tragic plane crash built a volunteer army of pet rescuers
Seuk's Army airlifted 117 shelter pets from Southern states to Northeastern foster homes to reduce euthanasia risk and honor a member's fatal crash anniversary.
- On a late-fall Sunday at Culpeper Regional Airport, Seuk's Army relayed 117 animals last month, about twice the usual number, moving pets from overwhelmed Southern shelters to northern foster groups.
- On Nov. 24, 2024, Seuk Kim, pilot , died when his 1986 Mooney M20J plane went down after hitting turbulence, killing one dog and prompting news coverage that drew new volunteers via WhatsApp and Facebook.
- Linking about 16 airfields in a chain, the operation used seven planes, many vehicles, and a Pilots to the Rescue turboprop landing at Groton-New London Airport, Connecticut.
- A year later, Seuk's Army transports two to three times as many animals, partner shelters report fewer euthanasias, and the group launched fundraising including a 5K charity run at the Culpeper airport.
- Leaders express determination to preserve Kim's legacy amid grief, with Sydney Galley saying everybody feels it, Kley Parkhurst saying `I just want to keep the legacy that we started together going`, and Karissa Gregory questioning continuing after the death.
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How Seuk Kim's tragic plane crash built a volunteer army of pet rescuers
A group of volunteer pilots and animal lovers, known as Seuk’s Army, has been conducting weekly airlifts to rescue pets from overwhelmed Southern shelters.
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