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Depression threatening memorial that appears to be sinking
A fighter jet at a memorial park in Volusia County is being threatened by a depression, causing the jet to sink.
ORLANDO, Fla. - DeBary city officials say they’re concerned about a historic plane after noticing a depression in the land right beside it.
A vintage F-15 soars above Memorial Park, but it’s the land below that has some worried.
"If it’s truly a sinkhole, then obviously we’ll repair it and make sure the airplane stays there in good shape."
However, City Manager Carmen Rosamonda thinks the 3-foot drop, causing sidewalks to buckle is something else. He says the problem first appeared back in 2009.
Rosamonda says whatever is underneath is deteriorating. He wants to spend $6,000 on a geological study to find out what’s causing this land to sink.
"It’s about 15-feet from the airplane and thought it’s best to be proactive," he said.
Veteran Al Bertini enjoys looking at the plane, which is located close to his home.
"It’s a monument that’s kind of neat. I hope they don’t do anything but maintain it."
Rosamonda says, "It’s a tribute to our fallen heroes and heroes in our armed forces, so we want to make sure we protect it."
A request for the study goes before the city council on Wednesday.