Animals At The Airport
By: Danielle Krout
Updated: June 1, 2010
JOHNSTOWN, CAMBRIA COUNTY---Wildlife strikes cost more than half a billion dollars each year and is responsible for about 350 deaths. That is one of the main reasons why the he FAA has mandated and funded a nationwide study. The study will determine which animals live on airport grounds and could be hazardous to planes.
Environmental Manager Stephen G. Toki Jr., said since November they’ve seen deer, coyotes, birds and even fishers at the Johnstown Airport.
He said although the critters are not a serious problem, they are taking preventative measures.
"It comes down to safety, that’s the bottom line. The airport wants to be the safest and they’re taking those measures to make sure it happens," said Toki.
The year long study will wrap up in November.
Environmental Manager Stephen G. Toki Jr., said since November they’ve seen deer, coyotes, birds and even fishers at the Johnstown Airport.
He said although the critters are not a serious problem, they are taking preventative measures.
"It comes down to safety, that’s the bottom line. The airport wants to be the safest and they’re taking those measures to make sure it happens," said Toki.
The year long study will wrap up in November.
