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Small Plane Crashes in Remote Part of Ramona, CA

Posted on February 27, 2017 by bonnicilawgroup

On February 12th, a small plane crashed in the Cleveland National Forest, northeast of the Ramona airport. Fortunately, two of the occupants, a 28-year-old man and 25-year-old man, survived the with only minor injuries. A 20-year-old woman, sadly, perished in the event. Here’s what we know about the accident. Details About the Ramona Small Plane Crash The accident occurred at roughly 2:30 p.m. on the 12th, which was a Sunday. Following the crash, the two survivors hiked out of the denser area of the forest to where they had cell phone service. They phoned emergency services, who were not immediately able to pinpoint their exact location. Roughly an hour later, helicopter rescue services located the smoking plane’s remnants and the survivors. Cal Fire San Diego transported them to the nearest hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. The plane, a Cessna 172, belonged to a flight school. It was registered to American Aviation…
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How Do I Deal with an Attacking Dog While Cycling?

Posted on February 20, 2017 by bonnicilawgroup

Our fluffy, four-legged companions are normally nothing but friendly. Bicycles, unfortunately, have a way of provoking the worst canine behavior. This makes sense, as dogs descended from wolves, and wolves evolved to chase down their prey. A speeding cyclist may cause a dog’s predatory instinct to kick in. If you find yourself in such a situation, here’s the strategy you should take to deal with an attacking dog. How to Deal with and Attacking Dog Use your water bottle – You can use a water bottle as a harmless but effective weapon to protect yourself from a dog. If the dog has given chase and is showing signs of attacking, squirting him in the eyes can make him slow down. Normally, this will startle him enough for you to get away safely. Keep dog treats with you – If you’re worried about the dog at an unavoidable house on your…
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How to Avoid the Most Common Bike-on-Bike Accidents

Posted on February 13, 2017 by bonnicilawgroup

If you ride your bike enough, you’re bound to experience a few close-calls. Theoretically, knowing what to do in common bicycle accident-inducing situations should help you to prevent them. In that vein, here are the most common bike-on-bike accidents and how to avoid them. Most Common Bike-on-Bike Accidents Bumping shoulders – If your riding in a group or participating in a race, it’s common to bump shoulders. No worries, this sort of contact is unlikely to cause an accident. You can further mitigate them, however, by always keeping your elbows tucked in against your body. Touching tires – Front wheels can grow a mind of their own and make contact the back tire of the person in front of you. Should this happen to you and contact is imminent, steer into them. It may go against your gut, but unless you pivot your front wheel into their back tire, you’re…
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