Plane carrying more than 50 rescue dogs crashes onto golf course

More than 50 dogs being transported across the US miraculously survived after their plane crash landed on a golf course in an emergency landing.Those onboard, including the pilot, co-pilot and another passenger, also escaped without serious injury after the twin-engine jet made the stop in snowy Wisconsin on Tuesday.The 53 dogs were resting in cages when the flight from New Orleans crashed -the cause of which is not yet known.The flight remained upright upon landing but the wings sheared off, with the fuselage stopping at hole three and debris spraying across to the fifth.An estimated 300 gallons of jet fuel went into the ground and a nearby marsh.The animals, set to be up for adoption, were being delivered to Humane Animal Welfare Society (HAWS) in the Wisconsin city of Waukesha.Maggie Tate-Techtmann, director of organizational development at HAWS, told Fox 6 of the lucky escape. She said: “Just bumps and scrapes for the dogs – which is incredible.”They’ve been through a lot.”They’ve had a much busier Tuesday than they anticipated.”The 53 dogs flight were resting in cages when the flight from New Orleans crashed – the cause of which is not known.The flight remained upright upon landing but the wings sheared off, with the fuselage stopping at hole three and debris spraying across to the fifth.An estimated 300 gallons of jet fuel went into the ground and a nearby marsh.The animals, set to be up for adoption, were being delivered to Humane Animal Welfare Society (HAWS) in the Wisconsin city of Waukesha.Maggie Tate-Techtmann, director of organizational development at HAWS, told Fox 6 of the lucky escape. She said: “Just bumps and scrapes for the dogs – which is incredible. A plane carrying 53 dogs crashed onto a golf course. (Image: FOX 6) The dogs miraculously escaped with only ‘bumps and scraps’. (Image: FOX 6)The three people onboard were not seriously hurt but were taken to a local trauma centre with non life-threatening minor injuries.Golf course maintenance workers were first on the scene.Western Lakes Golf Club general manager Jason Hoelz described the crash.Speaking to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Mr Hoelz said: “I was in a building up here and didn’t hear anything, but there was a couple employees working on the course that heard this plane coming down and witnessed it hitting the fifth green, crashing between two trees, [going] through a marsh and another 100 feet through the second hole fairway and onto the third hole, where it uprooted another tree and came to a rest.”He added: “In total, it skidded around a few hundred yards.”READ MORE: Security guard ‘shoots dead suspect after boy stabbed’ Emergency services attended the scene. (Image: FOX 6)The resilient dogs are doing “remarkably well” given the circumstances, according to Ms Tate-Techtmann.She said: “We are so grateful to the staff at Western Lakes Golf Club who were wonderful to work with and for the emergency response teams in Waukesha and for our team and how they responded.”Everyone pivoted so well. I tell them all the time to be prepared for the unexpected, and the team did a remarkable job meeting the needs of these dogs today. Some are already out having fun in the snow and are on the road to finding their forever homes.”Luckily, the course was covered in snow at the time of the crash, meaning no one was playing at the time.However, Mr Hoelz said there were “200 golfers” on the course just days ago when the weather was fairer.DON’T MISS:Police officer stabbed while arresting wanted man [REPORT]Russian pundit erupts over ‘fairytale’ of Ukraine invasion [INSIGHT]Man Utd target Mbappe has already been sent transfer message by Varane [ANALYSIS] Some of the dogs were said to be enjoying the snow outside. (Image: FOX 6)He added: “A week ago, it would’ve crashed onto golf holes that people were playing on. It could’ve been bad.”HAWS has started a fundraiser for the dogs’ treatments and care while they remain in the shelter.The fundraiser page says: “All the animals were triaged at HAWS by staff veterinarians. Some remain at HAWS while others went to our partner shelters.”All are expected to be placed up for adoption as planned in the coming days.”