Immediately after the demonstration, police officers offered all the volunteers a ride home. The volunteers declined, but requested instead that they be dropped off at the nearest Taco Bell.
Was going to say the same. It appears that the pilot is my uncle. Hadn't heard anything about the crash so was quite a shock to see him crawl out of it.
This blog, the Cat Basket Blog, is worth a visit for anyone who has enjoyed doing funny (but harmless) stuff to cats. The flower hats are my favorites.