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NYC carriage horse handler testifies abuse allegation "sounds ridiculous to me"
The defense called New York City carriage horse handler Ian McKeever to the stand Friday in his animal cruelty trial. Video went viral of McKeever's carriage horse, named Ryder, on the ground at 45th Street and Ninth Avenue in Manhattan on Aug. 10, 2022. McKeever, 57, is accused of overdriving, torturing and injuring animals and failure to provide proper sustenance, a misdemeanor. He has pleaded not guilty. McKeever's testimony comes a day after the prosecution rested its case. McKeever testified he came to the U.S. from Ireland in 1985 on a basketball scholarship and worked various jobs before he started working with carriage horses in 1987-88. His license has been renewed every two years and has never been revoked, nor has his renewal application ever been rejected, he testified. McKeever said he grew up with horse on his farm in Ireland. "Never been accused of abusing a horse. That sounds ridiculous to me, I'll be honest with you," McKeever testified. McKeever testified that Ryder was owned by his brother and that Ryder and another horse named Blackjack would alternate workdays, giving the other time to rest in the stable. McKeever testified that he thought Ryder was skinnier than he should have been, but noted that it's not unusual for a horse to lose weight when it's initially brought to New York City - Ryder was purchased in Pennsylvania - and it can take months to regain the weight. Ryder had only been in New York for three months, McKeever testified. He testified that carriage horses don't work when it's 90 degrees or higher, or 18 degrees or lower. McKeever said the carriage horse industry is highly regulated and that owners are interested in protecting their horses. McKeever said "it was actually a very slow day" the day Ryder collapsed, with the horse completing two rides. He said the animal seemed fine that day. He testified that Ryder tripped and fell when he was changing lanes on Ninth Avenue. McKeever said that during the course of his career, he's seen horses fall some 25-30 times. Prosecutors claim Ryder collapsed after working a full day in 84-degree weather. They say that after the horse collapsed, McKeever tried to force Ryder to stand, didn't offer him water and ignored signs Ryder was in distress. Ryder "never should have been working on that day," a forensic veterinarian testified. The vet had examined Ryder nearly two months after the fall. Ryder was euthanized in October of that year. A necropsy revealed cancer in several of Ryder's organs and a final diagnosis of T-cell leukemia. The leukemia and its effects likely contributed to Ryder's collapse, the vet testified. The vet added a long day in the heat and Ryder not having enough muscle and fat also contributed, saying the horse "was pushed beyond his limit." The defense argues the horse tripped and fell and was well taken care of. They called the director of Veterinary Public Health Services for New York City to the stand. She testified before vets sign off on horse licenses, they have to submit a certificate of health. Christina Hansen, the chief shop steward for Central Park Carriages TWU Local 100, testified Ryder was in the stall next to her horse. Hansen said she saw Ryder most days, calling him bright and alert. "[He] never struck me as being an unhealthy horse," she testified. The defense called the current equine veterinarian for the NYPD as an expert witness. Prosecutors pointed out the doctor, a former horse racing vet, has been repeatedly fined with the state's gaming commission and faced other suspensions. He examined Ryder after the collapse and says the horse appeared responsive, but right away thought Ryder had neurologic issues and was underweight. If convicted, McKeever faces up to one year behind bars.
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Blackjack Natural Resources Announces Formation and Equity Commitment from Pearl Energy Investments
OKLAHOMA CITY, July 17, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blackjack Natural Resources, LLC ("Blackjack" or the "Company"), a newly formed upstream oil and gas company, is pleased to announce an equity commitment from Pearl Energy Investments ("Pearl") and members of the Company's management team. Headquartered in Oklahoma City, Blackjack will pursue upstream investment opportunities with a primary focus on the greater Mid-Continent region. Blackjack's founding partners, Jeff Wampler (Co-CEO), Andrew Haraway (Co-CEO) and Grant Sykes (EVP, Operations) bring a wealth of oil and gas experience, previously working together at 89 Energy and holding executive roles across engineering, finance and operational disciplines. "We are very excited to partner with Pearl and combine their financial strength and investment acumen with our unique skillset to execute on our strategy," said Andrew Haraway, Co-CEO of Blackjack. Jeff Wampler, Co-CEO of Blackjack added, "We believe the current market provides attractive opportunities for investment, and we are thrilled to partner with a premier financial sponsor in Pearl. Our underwriting discipline, technical expertise, and operational track record position us well to capture this opportunity and create value for our investors." "Our commitment to Blackjack is underpinned by a cohesive team with a unique view on investing in the Mid-Continent region," said Steven Cobb, Partner of Pearl. "We're excited to begin this partnership and pursue a diverse opportunity set with Jeff, Andrew and Grant." Haynes and Boone, LLP served as legal advisor to Blackjack and Willkie, Farr and Gallagher, LLP served as legal advisor to Pearl in connection with the formation of Blackjack. About Blackjack Natural Resources, LLC Blackjack is an Oklahoma City-based company focused on pursuing upstream investment opportunities with a primary focus on the greater Mid-Continent region. For more information, please visit About Pearl Energy Investments Pearl Energy Investments is a Dallas, Texas-based investment firm with approximately $3.0 billion of cumulative capital commitments. Pearl focuses on partnering with proven management teams to invest in the North American energy sector. The firm typically targets opportunities requiring $50 million to $150 million of equity capital. For additional information, please visit View source version on Contacts Company Contact: info@ Sign in to access your portfolio
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Sitka Intersects 47.6 Metres of 2.09 g/t Gold, Including 8.0 Metres of 5.07 g/t Gold near Surface at the Saddle Zone at Its RC Gold Project, Yukon
Initial follow-up drilling at Saddle Zone identifies intersections of near surface multi-gram gold mineralization with up to 47.6 m of 2.09 g/t Au including 8.0 m of 5.07 g/t Au in Hole 87 The high-grade, near surface gold mineralization at Saddle is within the proposed pit of the Blackjack Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE), 300 m east of the current Blackjack resource outline, and highlights the potential of this area to significantly increase the Blackjack MRE New results from step-out drilling at the Eiger Deposit identify significant widths of Eiger style gold mineralization on the western margin of the current Eiger MRE A total of 18,662 m of drilling have been completed this year with assays pending for 12,951 m (31 drill holes) completed across the Blackjack, Saddle, Eiger and Rhosgobel targets Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - July 17, 2025) - Sitka Gold Corp. (TSXV: SIG) (FSE: 1RF) (OTCQB: SITKF) ("Sitka" or the "Company") is pleased to announce assay results from its ongoing 30,000 metre diamond drill program currently underway at its 100% owned, road accessible RC Gold Project located in the Yukon's prolific Tombstone Gold Belt. Recent results from the Saddle zone, located between the Blackjack and Eiger MRE's (see Figure 1), have returned several intersections of near surface multi-gram gold mineralization that lie within the proposed pit boundary of the Blackjack MRE, but are 300 m east of the current resource outline. Assay results of up to 47.6 m of 2.09 g/t gold, including 8.0 m of 5.07 g/t gold, emphasize the potential of the Saddle zone to significantly increase the Blackjack MRE. Drilling is currently ongoing with four drill rigs turning at Blackjack, Saddle, Eiger and Rhosgobel and assays are pending for an additional 12,951 metres drilled to date this season. Table 1: Assay highlights for this release (see Table 2 for details) *Intervals are drilled core length, as insufficient drilling has been completed at this time to determine true widths. To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: "Assays from the initial drilling completed at RC Gold this summer season have returned some excellent results," said Cor Coe, Director and CEO of Sitka. "The high-grade intercepts encountered in the first follow-up holes of the season at the Saddle zone are particularly impressive, with near-surface, multigram gold intervals that are approximately 300 metres east of the current Blackjack resource and located within the conceptual pit shell of that deposit. Results of up to 47.6 metres of 2.09 grams per tonne gold, including 14.0 metres of 3.78 grams per tonne gold, demonstrates the potential of this area to add significant ounces to our existing gold resources and further supports the possibility that the Saddle Zone could link gold mineralization between the Blackjack and Eiger gold deposits." SADDLE ZONE DRILLINGAt the Saddle Zone, 11 holes for a total 2,918 m have been completed to date in 2025 and results for holes DDRCCC-25-081, DDRCCC-25-084 and DDRCCC-25-087 have been received. All holes were drilled within the proposed pit limit of the Blackjack MRE, but outside of the current resource outline (Figure 1) and all were drilled with a northerly azimuth to test the eastern extension of mineralization identified in hole DDRCCC-23-054 (84.0 m of 1.21 g/t Au; see Company press release dated October 30, 2023). All holes intersected a megacrystic quartz monzonite sill cutting hornfelsed sedimentary rock. The sill, which strikes approximately WNW and dips gently to the north, is estimated to be about 10-15 m true thickness and has been drilled along strike for approximately 350 m. Mineralization was intersected in the sill and extends into the adjacent sedimentary rocks. All three of the holes DDRCCC-25-081, 084 and 087 encountered multi-gram gold mineralization from near surface to depth in both the quartz monzonite sill and adjacent sedimentary rocks. Hole 081 returned 42.0 m of 0.96 g/t Au from 102.0 m; Hole 084 returned 24.0 m of 1.36 g/t from 85.0 m; and Hole 087 returned 47.6 m of 2.09 g/t from 33.5 m, including 14.0 m of 3.78 g/t Au from 67.0 m and 8.0 m of 5.07 g/t Au from 73.0 m (see Figure 2). These holes are within the proposed pit outline for the current Blackjack MRE (see Figure 1) but still some 300 m east of the currently modelled resource outline. Figure 1: Plan map of drilling at the Blackjack, Saddle and Eiger Zones To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: Figure 2: Cross Section of hole DDRCCC-25-087 at the Saddle Zone where mineralization occurs in the quartz monzonite sill and in the adjacent metasedimentary rocks. To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: BLACKJACK DEPOSIT DRILLINGTo date, 14 drill holes for a total of 7,405 metres have been completed at the Blackjack deposit and results for hole DDRCCC-25-080 have been received. This hole was drilled to test the updip extension of DDRCCC-23-047 (219.0 m of 1.36 g/t Au - see Company news release dated September 26, 2023). The hole intersected dykes of megacrystic quartz monzonite in altered metasediments crosscut by sheeted quartz veins with local multi-gram intercepts of gold mineralization (see Table 2). EIGER DEPOSIT DRILLINGTo date, 10 drill holes for a total of 4,417 metres have been completed at the Eiger deposit. Assay results have now been received for holes DDRCCC-25-078, DDRCCC-25-079 and DDRCCC-25-082 (see Table 2). Drill holes 078, 079 and 082 were collared at the same location on the western margin of the Eiger Stock, with the objective of expanding the current Eiger Mineral Resource Estimate (see Figure 1). All drill holes intersected sheeted quartz veins within the metasedimentary rocks before intersecting the diorite intrusion. Gold mineralization was encountered in both the metasedimentary rocks and intrusion. The broad interval of 369.0 m from 76.0 m in Hole 79 contained 0.46 g/t Au, significantly above the cut-off of 0.20 g/t Au of the current Eiger MRE. Higher grade intervals included 46.0 m of 0.99 g/t from 173.8 m and 19.0 m of 1.03 g/t Au from 331.0 m. Hole 082, steepened to -75 degrees at the same location, encountered local gold mineralization in metasedimentary rock to a final length of 431.3 m (see Table 2). RHOSGOBEL TARGET DRILLINGTo date in 2025, 10 holes for 2,833 m have been completed at the Rhosgobel target. Assays are still pending for all the holes completed at Rhosgobel so far this year (see Company press release dated July 10, 2025 for the location of holes up to DDRCRG-25-010). Table 2: Summary of significant assay results from this release *Intervals are drilled core length, as insufficient drilling has been completed at this time to determine true widths To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: Figure 3: Regional map of the RC Gold Project located in the western portion of Yukon's prolific Tombstone Gold Belt. To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: Figure 4: A plan map of the Clear Creek Intrusive Complex (CCIC) showing the updated resource areas at Blackjack and Eiger, and the six additional areas that have drill targets indicated by the mauve hatched areas. The map highlights the numerous drill targets that Sitka has outlined within the CCIC which all are connected by the road network on the project and occur in an area measuring five (5) km north-south and twelve (12) km east-west. Additional areas highlighted by strong gold in soil anomalies are being advanced to the drill ready stage with additional geological work in 2025. To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: Quality Assurance/Quality ControlOn receipt from the drill site, the HTW/NTW-sized drill core was systematically logged for geological attributes, photographed and sampled at Sitka's core logging facility. Sample lengths as small as 0.3 m were used to isolate features of interest, otherwise a default 2 m downhole sample length was used. Each sample is identified by a unique sample tag number which is placed in the bag containing the core to be assayed. Core was cut in half lengthwise along a predetermined line, with one-half (same half, consistently) collected for analysis and one-half stored as a record. Standard reference materials, blanks and duplicate samples were inserted by Sitka personnel at regular intervals into the sample stream. Bagged samples were placed in secure bins to ensure integrity during transport. They were delivered by Sitka personnel or a contract expeditor to ALS Laboratories' preparatory facility in Whitehorse, Yukon, with analyses completed in North Vancouver. ALS is accredited to ISO 17025:2005 UKAS ref. 4028 for its laboratory analysis. Samples were crushed by ALS to over 70 per cent passing below two millimetres and split using a riffle splitter. One-thousand-gram splits were pulverized to over 85 per cent passing below 75 microns. Gold determinations are by fire assay with an inductively coupled plasma mass spectroscopy (ICP-AES) finish on 50 g subsamples of the prepared pulp (ALS code: Au-ICP-22). Any sample returning over 10 g/t gold was re-analyzed by fire assay with a gravimetric finish on a 50 g subsample (ALS code: Au-GRA21). In addition, a 51-element analysis was performed on a 0.5 g subsample of the prepared pulps by an aqua regia digestion followed by an inductively coupled plasma mass spectroscopy (ICP-MS) finish (ALS code: ME-MS41). About the flagship RC Gold ProjectSitka's 100% owned RC Gold Project consists of a 431 square kilometre contiguous district-scale land package located in the heart of Yukon's Tombstone Gold Belt. The project is located approximately 100 kilometres east of Dawson City, which has a 5,000 foot paved runway, and is accessed via a secondary gravel road from the Klondike Highway which is usable year-round and is an approximate 2 hour drive from Dawson City. It is the largest consolidated land package strategically positioned mid-way between the Eagle Gold Mine and the past producing Brewery Creek Gold Mine. The RC Gold Project now has pit-constrained mineral resources that are contained in two zones: the Blackjack and Eiger gold deposits with 1,291,000 ounces of gold in 39,962,000 tonnes grading 1.01 g/t gold in an indicated category and 1,044,000 ounces of gold in 34,603,000 tonnes grading 0.94 g/t in an inferred category at Blackjack and 440,000 ounces of gold in 27,362,000 tonnes grading 0.50 g/t gold in an inferred category at Eiger. These resource estimate numbers are supported by the recently updated technical report for RC Gold, prepared in accordance with NI 43-101 standards, entitled "Clear Creek Property, RC Gold Project NI 43-101 Technical Report Dawson Mining District, Yukon Territory", prepared by Ronald G. Simpson, P. Geo., of GeoSim Services Inc. with an effective date of January 21, 2025. This report is available on SEDAR+ ( and on the Company's website ( Both of these deposits begin at surface, are potentially open pit minable and amenable to heap leaching, with initial bottle roll tests indicating that the gold is not refractory and has high gold recoveries of up to 94% with minimal NaCN consumption (see News Release July 13, 2022). As of the end of 2024, the Company has drilled 72 diamond drill holes into this system for a total of approximately 25,136 metres. Other targets drilled to date include the Saddle, Josephine, Rhosgobel and Pukelman zones. The resource expansion drilling in 2023 at Blackjack produced results of up to 219.0 metres of 1.34 g/t gold including 124.8 metres of 2.01 g/t gold and 55.0 metres of 3.11 g/t gold in drill hole DDRCCC-23-047 (see news release dated September 26, 2023) and in 2024 results of up to 678.1 metres of 1.04 g/t gold starting from surface in DDRCCC-24-068, including 409.5 metres of 1.36 g/t gold, 93.0 metres of 2.57 g/t gold and 5.5 metres of 17.59 g/t gold (see news release dated October 21, 2024). Results from DDRCCC-25-075, completed during winter drilling in 2025, produced the best high-grade intercepts drilled to date at Blackjack, returning 352.8 metres of 1.55 g/t gold including 108.9 metres of 3.27 g/t gold and 45.0 metres of 4.52 g/t gold (see news release dated April 22, 2025). A planned 30,000 metre diamond drilling program for 2025 is currently underway at RC Gold. RC Gold Deposit ModelExploration on the Property has mainly focused on identifying an intrusion-related gold system ("IRGS"). The property is within the Tombstone Gold Belt which is the prominent host to IRGS deposits within the Tintina Gold Province in Yukon and Alaska. Notable deposits from the belt include: Fort Knox Mine in Alaska with current Proven and Probable Reserves of 230 million tonnes at 0.3 g/t Au (2.471 million ounces; Sims 2018)(1); Eagle Gold Mine with current Measured and Indicated Resources of 233 million tonnes at a grade of 0.57 g/t Au at the Eagle Main Zone (4.303 million ounces; Harvey et al, 2022)(2); the Brewery Creek deposit with current Indicated Mineral Resource of 22.2 million tonnes at a gold grade of 1.11 g/t (0.789 million ounces; Hulse et al. 2020)(3); the AurMac Project with an Inferred Mineral Resource of 347.49 million tonnes grading 0.63 gram per tonne gold (7.00 million ounces)(4) and the Valley Deposit, with a current Measured and Indicated Mineral Resource of 7.94 million oz gold at 1.21 g/t and an additional Inferred Mineral Resource of 0.89 million oz at 0.62 g/t gold(5), and the Raven deposit with an inferred mineral resource of 1.1 million oz (19.96 million tonnes at 1.67 g/t gold)(6). (1) Sims J. Fort Knox Mine Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska, USA National Instrument 43-101 Technical Report. June 11, 2018. (2) Harvey N., Gray P., Winterton J., Jutras M., Levy M.,Technical Report for the Eagle Gold Mine, Yukon Territory, Canada. Victoria Gold Corp. December 31, 2022. (3) Hulse D, Emanuel C, Cook C. NI 43-101 Technical Report on Mineral Resources. Gustavson Associates. May 31, 2020. (4) Thornton T., Jutras M., Malhotra D. Technical Report Aurmac Property Mayo Mining District, Yukon Territory, Canada. JDS Energy and Mining Inc. February 6, 2024. (5) (6) Jutras, M. 2022. Technical Report on the Raven Mineral Deposit, Mayo Mining District Yukon Territory, Canada, prepared for Victoria Gold Corp and filed on SEDAR ( with an effective date of September 15, 2022 Upcoming EventsSitka Gold will be attending and/or presenting at the following events*: Precious Metals Summit, Beaver Creek, Colorado: September 9 - 12, 2025 Yukon Geoscience Forum, Whitehorse, YT: November 16 - 19, 2025 Swiss Mining Institute, Zürich, Switzerland: November 19 - 22, 2025 *All events are subject to change. About Sitka Gold Gold Corp. is a well-funded mineral exploration company headquartered in Canada. The Company is managed by a team of experienced industry professionals and is focused on exploring for economically viable mineral deposits with its primary emphasis on gold, silver and copper mineral properties of merit. Sitka is currently advancing its 100% owned, 431 square kilometre flagship RC Gold Project located within the Tombstone Gold Belt in the Yukon Territory. The Company is also advancing the Alpha Gold Project in Nevada and currently has drill permits for its Burro Creek Gold and Silver Project in Arizona and the Coppermine River Project in Nunavut, all of which are 100% owned by the Company. *For more detailed information on the Company's properties please visit our website at The scientific and technical content of this news release has been reviewed and approved by Gilles Dessureau, V.P. Exploration of the Company, and a Qualified Person (QP) as defined by National Instrument 43-101. ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF SITKA GOLD CORP. "Donald Penner" President and Director For more information contact: Donald Penner President & Director 778-212-1950 dpenner@ or Cor CoeCEO & Director604-817-4753ccoe@ Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. Cautionary and Forward-Looking StatementsThis release includes certain statements and information that may constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking statements relate to future events or future performance and reflect the expectations or beliefs of management of the Company regarding future events. Generally, forward-looking statements and information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "intends" or "anticipates", or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "should", "would" or "occur". This information and these statements, referred to herein as "forward‐looking statements", are not historical facts, are made as of the date of this news release and include without limitation, statements regarding discussions of future plans, estimates and forecasts and statements as to management's expectations and intentions and the Company's anticipated work programs. These forward‐looking statements involve numerous risks and uncertainties and actual results might differ materially from results suggested in any forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, among other things, market uncertainty and the results of the Company's anticipated work programs. Although management of the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements or forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and forward-looking information. Readers are cautioned that reliance on such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement, forward-looking information or financial out-look that are incorporated by reference herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws. We seek safe harbor. To view the source version of this press release, please visit
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Blackjack Natural Resources Announces Formation and Equity Commitment from Pearl Energy Investments
OKLAHOMA CITY, July 17, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blackjack Natural Resources, LLC ("Blackjack" or the "Company"), a newly formed upstream oil and gas company, is pleased to announce an equity commitment from Pearl Energy Investments ("Pearl") and members of the Company's management team. Headquartered in Oklahoma City, Blackjack will pursue upstream investment opportunities with a primary focus on the greater Mid-Continent region. Blackjack's founding partners, Jeff Wampler (Co-CEO), Andrew Haraway (Co-CEO) and Grant Sykes (EVP, Operations) bring a wealth of oil and gas experience, previously working together at 89 Energy and holding executive roles across engineering, finance and operational disciplines. "We are very excited to partner with Pearl and combine their financial strength and investment acumen with our unique skillset to execute on our strategy," said Andrew Haraway, Co-CEO of Blackjack. Jeff Wampler, Co-CEO of Blackjack added, "We believe the current market provides attractive opportunities for investment, and we are thrilled to partner with a premier financial sponsor in Pearl. Our underwriting discipline, technical expertise, and operational track record position us well to capture this opportunity and create value for our investors." "Our commitment to Blackjack is underpinned by a cohesive team with a unique view on investing in the Mid-Continent region," said Steven Cobb, Partner of Pearl. "We're excited to begin this partnership and pursue a diverse opportunity set with Jeff, Andrew and Grant." Haynes and Boone, LLP served as legal advisor to Blackjack and Willkie, Farr and Gallagher, LLP served as legal advisor to Pearl in connection with the formation of Blackjack. About Blackjack Natural Resources, LLC Blackjack is an Oklahoma City-based company focused on pursuing upstream investment opportunities with a primary focus on the greater Mid-Continent region. For more information, please visit About Pearl Energy Investments Pearl Energy Investments is a Dallas, Texas-based investment firm with approximately $3.0 billion of cumulative capital commitments. Pearl focuses on partnering with proven management teams to invest in the North American energy sector. The firm typically targets opportunities requiring $50 million to $150 million of equity capital. For additional information, please visit View source version on Contacts Company Contact: info@ Sign in to access your portfolio
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Savvy holidaymaker makes £560 by booking another ticket at the airport
Cameron Frank, 30, was asked to give up her seat on a Delta Airlines flight from Chicago, Illinois, to Detroit, Michigan, after the plane was overbooked, and she thought quickly on her feet A savvy woman pocketed £560 by cleverly booking a second plane ticket while at the airport. Cameron Frank, 30, was en route from Chicago, Illinois, to Detroit, Michigan, with Delta Airlines when she struck gold. Upon arrival at the airport, Delta announced the flight was overbooked and offered her a cool £750 to vacate her seat. Quick on her feet, Cameron discovered an American Airlines flight leaving half an hour later for a mere £186. After being refunded for her original flight by Delta, the quick-thinking wardrobe stylist from Chicago booked the cheaper option, netting herself a tidy £560 Cameron shared: "It was a bit of a spur of the moment decision so my heart was definitely racing. I had taken credits for being bumped off a flight before but never straight cash and never to run for another plane. I'm just happy it's worked out in this way!". Heading to a crucial business meeting with investors, Cameron faced a dilemma when asked to surrender her seat. Since her clients had covered the cost of the flight, she seized the opportunity Delta presented with their offer. Cameron reflected: "I do feel I was more confident in trying this out with a flight I hadn't actually paid for so there was a bit less to lose. But because I was on the way to a business meeting, it was really important I got there on time." Although Delta offered her a spot on the next available flight for free, the timing didn't suit her schedule. She explained: "The next Delta flight would have been too late. This which made me look at what other flights were available. which is when I saw the American Airlines one leaving in 35 minutes." Cameron was set to depart from Chicago O'Hare Airport, a sprawling international hub with multiple terminals. Her original Delta flight was scheduled to leave from Terminal 3, but she found an American Airlines flight departing from Terminal 5. In a frantic dash, Cameron sprinted between terminals, which involved hopping on the airport train, and managed to reach her gate just in the nick of time. Afterwards, Cameron contacted Delta to see if they would offer compensation for the missed flight. To her surprise, the airline responded positively and refunded her the cost of her ticket in company credits - a sum of £394. Cameron said: "I hadn't even thought about asking for compensation for the first flight until my friend suggested it to me. I emailed Delta honestly not expecting much, but they got back quickly and were happy to help. "I travel a lot for my job so having airline credits is actually quite valuable to me, so I'm very happy with the outcome. Also, the hotel where I had my business meeting in Detroit had a casino and I was feeling lucky so I played some Blackjack that night. I ended up winning with an £597."
