Memorial lights and water buffalo on the road: photos of the day – Friday

Newspapers in Review: Memorial lights, water buffalo on the road

Photos dominated the nation's front pages on Friday, from a memorial ceremony for the victims of this week's shooting in Texas to a water buffalo roaming a California freeway. Here's a look at some of the most compelling images from the day's news coverage:

A somber anniversary

One year after the deadly shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, people gathered to remember the 17 victims. A memorial ceremony was held at the school, and students and faculty members released 17 white balloons into the sky, one for each person who was killed. People also gathered at a vigil in Coral Springs, Florida, where 17 candles were lit in memory of the victims.

Water buffalo on the loose

A water buffalo was spotted roaming a freeway in California on Friday. The animal caused a traffic jam as it walked along the 91 Freeway in Riverside County. The California Highway Patrol eventually used a helicopter to track down the buffalo and guide it to safety. The animal was not injured.

Other notable photos

Other notable photos from the day's news coverage include:

• A photo of a group of people protesting the Trump administration's immigration policies at the U.S.-Mexico border.
• A photo of a group of firefighters battling a wildfire in California.
• A photo of a group of students participating in a science fair.

These are just a few of the many compelling images that were captured by photojournalists on Friday. These photos provide a glimpse into the day's news events and help us to understand the stories behind them.