My thought as well. Otherwise, why refer to that other tragedy unless there is an obvious, undeniable link, which is likely the case.
” Otherwise, why refer to that other tragedy unless there is an obvious, undeniable link, which is likely the case.”
I’ve been noticing odd references like this in stories in the US as well. I wonder if reporters are trying to mention politically incorrect facts/connections and are being censored by their editors (meaning they have to slip stuff in)? ‘Course this could just be wishful thinking on my part...