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Motor City Furry Con attendees were evacuated from their hotel on Sunday morning due to a threat, marking the second consecutive year such an incident has occurred. The source and details of the threat have not been revealed, but last year’s convention saw an emailed bomb threat lead to a temporary evacuation. The convention remained evacuated as of noon on Sunday; it’s unclear how attendees have reacted, though one person mentioned on social media that they were making the most of the situation.
Motor City Furry Con Evacuated Due to Threat for Second Consecutive Year
Attendees at the Motor City Furry Con were evacuated from their hotel rooms around 9 a.m. on Sunday due to an undisclosed threat, as announced by convention officials. This marks the second year in a row the event has been disrupted by a threat.
The nature of the threat and its source remains undisclosed. However, last year’s convention was temporarily evacuated following an emailed bomb threat.
Convention Attendees Gathered Outside
The Motor City Furry Con, a convention for enthusiasts of the anthropomorphic lifestyle, announced a full hotel evacuation via social media at 8:49 a.m. Attendees were advised to either gather on the exterior golf course or leave the hotel premises entirely, with loitering in vehicles discouraged.
A user named @Terrakoon tweeted a photo of a makeshift water station set up for those evacuated, expressing gratitude for the provision.
Reaction to Evacuation
One attendee, known as Scoops, posted on social media celebrating their second year as an evacuee. Despite the early morning disruption, Scoops expressed satisfaction with the handling of the evacuation.
“Some attendees left, but many stayed for a lawn party. I’ve remained to catch up with friends,” Scoops stated, adding that they’d be staying unless the event was officially closed.
Messages left with Ypsilanti police, the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office and the Ann Arbor Marriott Hotel remained unanswered as of noon Sunday. The Motor City Furry Con also did not respond to requests for comment. The convention site remains evacuated.
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