PICTURE OF NIAGARA FALLS APPEARS ON AL-QAEDA WEBSITE

http://www.wgrz.com/storyfull.asp?id=17883 ^ | 12/09/2003 | WGRZ Buffalo

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The Buffalo branch of the F.B.I. confirms the news with Channel 2: that they are aware of a known Al-Qaeda website that posted a picture of Niagara Falls. A picture that was taken at night from high above, facing the American side of Niagara Falls.

NBC News is reporting that the F.B.I. is concerned about the picture, and the fact that a picture of Niagara Falls was posted on a known Al-Qaeda website.

The web address of that Al-Qaeda website is based somewhere in the United Kingdom, and is no longer an active Internet link.

Channel 2 News tried logging on to that website, but an error page popped up every time.

According to NBC News, there are pictures of known hijackers and familiar Al-Qaeda images on the website.

There were a number of different image files on that Al-Qaeda website, including the following file names:

“Atta Group.”

“Flight 11 Seating.”

“Department of Mayhem.”

“Surprise.”

“Bin Laden.”

And the one file name that is causing concern within the FBI here at home:

“NiagraFallsatnight,Canada.jpg,” with the file name not adding the letter “a” to correctly spell “Niagara.”

According to NBC News, the F.B.I. is troubled by the addition of the Niagara Falls picture on the known Al-Qaeda website, and that the F.B.I. is studying the image for any potential secret messages embedded in the photo, who posted it, and why?

“I doubt very much that Al-Qaeda is carrying out tourist trips to Niagara Falls. The odds are much more likely that it is the subject of potential targeting for Al-Qaeda,” said NBC News Terrorism Analyst Steve Emerson.

Channel 2 News did talk to Buffalo F.B.I. Spokesman Paul Moskal about our story. He released this statement:

“Nationally and internationally, the F.B.I. has not received any information indicating any person, group, or location within any area in Western New York, that is being targeted by Al-Qaeda,” said Moskal in his statement.

[knak]

Isn't there a ship called the USS Niagrara Falls? Is it still, (I don't know what you call it) commissioned?

[Palladin]

USS Niagara

Gilliam Class Attach Transport: The keel was laid November 20th 1944 under the Maritime Commission contract at Consolidated Steel Corporation in Wilmington, California. Launched February 10th 1945 and aquired by the Navy on March 26th 1945, she was commissioned USS Niagara on March 29th 1945.
USS Niagara survived two atomic tests during 1946 while assigned to Operation Crossroad. She was decommissioned on December 12th 1946 at Norfolk Virginia. She was sold for scrap to National Metals Company, Philadelphia PA.

Specifications:

Displacement 4,247 tons
Length 426 feet
Draft 16 feet
Compliment of 27 officers
295 enlisted Armaments
1 single 5’ gun

[alrea]

You're missing the obvious: Located near Niagara Falls is that chemical dump that Al Gore discovered -- Love Canal. The picture of Niagara Falls is the coded message to an AQ cell to initiate a chemical attack in the State of Tennessee -- Al Gore's home state.

Could this have anything to do with the glee in the national media over the Gore endorsement of Howard Dean?

[steve86]

If anyone could annotate the large version of the PIC with text it would be interesting to me, never having been there. I.E. Canadian part, American, development in foreground, bridges, etc.

[JustPiper]

“Nationally and internationally, the F.B.I. has not received any information indicating any person, group, or location within any area in Western New York, that is being targeted by Al-Qaeda,”

Liars, outright lies!!!

[knak]

maybe there is a new one? I went looking and found this place http://www.staugustine.com/gallery/military_action/6.shtml

For some reason I can't get the link or the picture there to post but it says the USS Niagra Falls delivered supplies to USS Enterprise in the Indian Ocean, Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2001. The USS Enterprise is one of the many ships involved in the attacks in Afghanistan

[The Mayor]

Liars, outright lies!!!

I have been saying that all day long, with every newscast on the radio.

[Calpernia]

This one?

A helicopter lands on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise as the ship receives new supplies from the USS Niagara Falls and USS Arctic, background, in the northern Indian Ocean, Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2001. The USS Enterprise is one of the many ships involved in the attacks in Afghanistan. (AP Photo/Jockel Finck)

[loulou]

As a "Desert Dweller" I thank you for the beautiful photo.

[Palladin]

I guess there is a new one. I couldn't find it either.

Maybe some Navy person will clue us in.

[Palladin]

Oh, thanks, Calpernia. I didn't know about the new one.

Do you think a supply ship would be a target for the Al Kooks?

[gathersnomoss]

Moe, Larry cheese...

[knak]

yes, I don't know why it wouldn't work for me tonight. Thanks! I figured it out though it's called the USNS Niagrara Falls. I wonder if it's still over there?

[xm177e2]

Most likely, they are trying to scare us with this little stunt (which is meant to resemble something more serious, like a sign for operatives to carry out an attack).

[Calpernia]

I have quite a few favorite pics of Desert Dwelling too ^-^

But that is for a general interest thread. I'll remember to ping you next time Mama_Bear does reviews a state at the Finest Thread with primary desert land.

[knak]

I don't see why they would be interested in it. Strange coincidence though.

[PureSolace]

I will always beat you to the Abbott & Costello 'Niagara Falls' reference

Abbot & Costello??? I always thought it was a Three Stooges Gag with Curly... Hmmmmmmm anyone got a google to spare?

[69ConvertibleFirebird]

Blow up the falls. I wasn't impressed with them anyway. I was expecting TALL, BIG, falls. What are they, 30 feet tall?

[Calpernia]

The site you were on, you needed to click the pic to be cgied to another site. Go back to your url. click the pic and you will see.

[Pro-Bush]

Liars, outright lies!!!

...Wouldn't want spoil the holiday shopping season!