Military Jets Intercepting Unresponsive Plane Source Of 'Sonic Boom'

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BROWARD (CBSMiami) – CBS News confirmed the reports of a loud "sonic boom" heard across Broward County Friday night was due to military jets intercepting an unresponsive plane.

United States Northern Command said the two F-15 jets took off from Homestead Air National Guard Base.

According to Northern Command, multiple planes have violated the air space that's been restricted for President Donald Trump's visit to Palm Beach.

They said not only did this plane violate the air space, the pilot was not responding either.

The fighter jets were eventually able to establish communication with the aircraft.

The situation caused quite the stir, as residents first thought it was an explosion.

Others said they felt their house shake from a "sonic boom."

One user shared video of what the boom sounded like from inside his home.

The Broward Sheriff's Office said they were inundated with 911 calls.

Some social media users blamed the president's weekend visit to his Palm Beach resort.

Though President Trump was at Mar-a-Lago Friday evening, there is no confirmation that the two are linked.