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Ice Block Falls From Sky, Shatters Whittier Home
15 Apr
Summary
- An ice block crashed through a Whittier homeowner's roof.
- Flight data indicated a plane passed overhead at the time.
- Supervisor Janice Hahn urged FAA investigation into the incident.
A Whittier resident narrowly avoided injury when a large block of ice crashed through his roof last Friday, landing on his living room couch. The homeowner, Yuder Grau, reported that flight data indicated a plane had passed directly over his neighborhood around the time of the incident.
Supervisor Janice Hahn has formally requested the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to investigate the bizarre event. She highlighted the potential dangers, stating, "We are lucky that Yuder was not in his living room when this block of ice crashed through his ceiling." The incident was classified as a "suspicious circumstance" by local police and firefighters.
Hahn expressed concern about aviation safety over populated areas in Los Angeles County, noting the serious consequences such incidents could have. The residents have also submitted their own report to the FAA regarding the falling ice, emphasizing the need for preventative measures.
