Injured pilot makes first public appearance
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KAMLOOPS — Injured pilot Captain Richard MacDougall came out in public last night for the first time since the tragic Snowbirds’ accident Sunday.
Members of the local indigenous community performed a drum circle at the roundabout in front of the admitting entrance to the hospital last night. MacDougall, surrounded by family members, well-blanketed and in his wheelchair, came out of the entrance to watch the circle and thank the members of the First Nations community for their support and prayers.
There has been little released about MacDougall’s injuries or the long-term prognosis for his recovery, but last night he appeared in good spirits for his visit outside.
MacDougall was the pilot of the Snowbird plane that ran into trouble shortly after takeoff Sunday morning, and crashed into a Brocklehurst neighbourhood, killing Captain Jennifer Casey, who was also riding in the plane.
