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Monday, February 20, 2006
US forces thank Sulu residents for return of lost spy drone
"THE Armed Forces of the Philippines and the United States Forces very much appreciate the return of the US unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and the combined support of the citizens of Sulu during the ongoing civic-military and humanitarian activities in Sulu," said Lt. Col. Mark Zimmer of the Public Affairs Office of the Joint Special Operations Task Force-Philippines For-word.
He said that the "US Forces lost a small UAV, which is a harmless remote control plane used for surveillance for future civic-military projects as well as for enhancing the safety of the AFP, the US Forces, and local civilians."
Such UAV was turned over to the JSOTF on February 12 and reward money was given to the finder whose identity is withheld upon request.
Zimmer also expressed concern over the reaction of some citizens over the killing of an unhealthy stray dog in Panamao.
"It was a safety concern because rabies is endemic in the area of Panamao. The US does not condone the discharge of firearms for the purpose of killing of wild animals unless they pose a direct threat to any person," Lt. Col. Zimmer said.
An investigation is still being conducted over the incident. (FC)
(February 20, 2006 issue)
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