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3-year-old found alive after plane crash kills two

By MARK HUME and KATHERINE O'NEILL AND DAWN WALTON

From Tuesday's Globe and Mail

Latest comment posted at 11:58 PM EDT 30/10/07

For five hours in the freezing mountains, a little girl hung from a car seat in the twisted wreckage of a crashed Cessna. When rescue workers finally reached her, her first request was for her teddy bear ...Read the full article

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  1. James Thomas from Halifax, Canada writes: I have a little girl the same age and although there would be no way in hell I would allow her on a little plane in bad weather, it still brings tears to my eyes to know that the is alive and well.
  2. Mad Man from London, Canada writes: I am very thankful that the rangers found her in time. Otherwise, she might froze to death or attacked by the animals and who knows what may happens next. Thank God she is still alive.
  3. Vic Hotte from Kettleby, Canada writes: Although it is sad that two individuals died in this crash, it is amazing to read about the Search and Rescue team's efforts to find the plane and save 3-year-old Kate.
  4. K B from Canada writes: The rescue systems that are in place, working behind the scenes and ready, are amazing. Thank you to all the women and men who have dedicated themselves to constantly improving both the systems and their skills, and being ready to spring into action when someone needs you.
  5. W T F from Toronto, Canada writes: Thank God the child survived and was not seriously hurt...The parents should personally thank every one of the rescue workers for their efforts.
    It's nice to read something positive out of such a tragic event...
  6. R A from Canada writes: I am a small aircraft pilot myself and, personally, had to wait for the perfect day before taking my daughter for her first ride in our plane. She loved it but I was a nervous wreck.

    He was obviously a very experienced pilot. I am not sure that weather was a factor but flying in mountains can be risky at the best of times.

    Thanks goodness she was okay and found so quickly.
  7. John McMortimer-Boyles from An Undisclosed Underground Location Safe From Nuclear Attack, Canada writes: K B from Canada wrote: 'The rescue systems that are in place, working behind the scenes and ready, are amazing.'

    Agreed. The search and rescue teams are a part of our armed forces we civillians really don't hear much about and don't appreciate enough. Kudos to them for a job well done.
  8. C C from Canada writes: It's amazing that they could save this little girl. It's also good that there is some good in this tragic crash as well. Bravo Zulu to everyone involved in the rescue efforts!
  9. Ian Foss from Golden, Canada writes: There were only 2 Milatary Personel on the Ground... there were 8 unpaid profesionals and 2 RCMP on scene. It was the local volunteer member running the direction finder, how do I know?? I was that person
  10. tyranny resistence from Canada writes: accidents happen. you can't live in paranoia and perfect safety all the time, or you won't get any living done. God obviously has a purpose for this child. He as also preserved the family lineage. and some empty, and valueless idiots out there would say miracles don't happen.
  11. kelly waugh from Gabriola Island,B.C., Canada writes: Well,good on ya Ian.Quite the story,and thank you to the total rescue effort.

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