'Dancing with the Stars' alum survived a plane crash: 'I owe my life to two brave souls'

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'Dancing with the Stars' alum survived a plane crash: 'I owe my life to two brave souls'
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Charlotte Jørgensen, a ballroom dancer who competed alongside John O’Hurley on “Dancing with the Stars,” announced she survived a recent plane crash.

LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 11: Actor John O'Hurley and Charlotte Jorgensen pose in the press room at the 2005 Creative Arts Emmy Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on September 11, 2005 in Los Angeles, California.

Charlotte Jørgensen, a ballroom dancer who competed alongside John O’Hurley on “Dancing with the Stars,” announced she survived the recent plane crash at LaGuardia Airport in New York City. Posting on Instagram, the dancer wrote, “A week ago tonight, after a fabulous weekend in Montreal, I boarded Air Canada 8646 bound for LaGuardia NYC. By now, probably most of you have heard of the collision that happened with a firetruck on the runway. I owe my life to two brave souls Captain Antoine Forest and First Officer Mackenzie Gunther - they made the ultimate sacrifice so that we all could live. I am indebted to them and my thoughts are with their families.”The AP LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 11: Actor John O'Hurley and dancer Charlotte Jorgensen from the show "Dancing with the Stars" pose in the press room at the 2005 Creative Arts Emmy Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on September 11, 2005 in Los Angeles, California. Jørgensen’s Instagram post continued, “On the night I felt nothing as adrenaline was rushing through my body but the days after has been tough - physically, mentally and emotionally.” The “DWTS” alum then assured her followers that she’s healing now and is being taken care of by loved ones, writing, “I will be taking time to heal. I am grateful for all the love I have received and I send you all an extra warm hug.” She also thanked her “'Dancing with the Stars' family for your care and concern.”A Harrisburg woman who accused restaurant employees of raping her is now charged with allegedly making false reports to law enforcement.A man reportedly lashed out at a Wendy's drive-thru sign after an issue with his food order, according to police.A Hanover man is facing second-degree murder and child abuse charges in the 2025 death of a 3-year-old child in Maryland.On March 26, the child was hospitalizedPistol whipping leads to accidental discharge in York: police

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