Three people and 53 dogs are safe after a plane crashed onto a snowy golf course in an emergency landing in Pewaukee, Wisconsin.

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The plane was carrying 53 high-risk adoptable dogs who were in New Orleans and on their way to various shelters to be adopted. All of the dogs and three people onboard sustained injuries but none of them were life-threatening, the Guardian reported. All of the pups are not under veterinary supervision.

“I think we were all unsure about what we were going to be arriving to but very grateful that everyone is safe,” said Maggie Tate-Techtmann, the director of organizational development at the Humane Animal Welfare Society in Waukesha County.

The plane was badly damaged, the wings were entirely ripped off, and almost 300 gallons of fuel were spilled. While they are not sure what caused the plane to crash, the National Transportation Safety Board and Federal Aviation Administration are investigating the incident.

Tate-Techtmann said the adoption of the pups should go as scheduled, but the financial resources have been stretched to help care for the dogs. They have started a fundraiser to cover medical expenses and supplies for the animals.

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