A white-winged dove, identified as a mourning dove, unexpectedly landed on NewsNation reporter Kellie Meyer's head as she prepared for a live standup from the White House lawn. The event went viral quickly after.
In the video, Meyer is seen expressing shock, exclaiming "Oh my god, it landed on me.
The dove flew off after a brief moment, and Meyer patted her hair down, assuring producers she was fine while laughing off the bizarre encounter.
The incident garnered attention, with many praising Meyer's professionalism and humorously suggesting the bird's presence signified good luck.
Meyer shared the experience on X (formerly Twitter), mentioning that the bird "just wanted to tune in" and expressing relief that the control room captured the moment.
Online users confirmed that having a dove land on one's head is considered a sign of good luck, and Meyer embraced the idea of good luck coming her way.
This article was written in collaboration with Generative AI news company Alchemiq
Sources: Newsweek, New York Post, WFTV, News.com.au, Deadline, Mediaite, TMZ