Passengers at New York City’s LaGuardia Airport (LGA) encountered an unusual intruder on Monday morning, which caused quite a stir. A raccoon dropped from the ceiling, startling Spirit Airlines passengers, many of whom started running around in panic. Raccoon causes chaos at LaGuardia Airport Airport experiences can be stressful on a regular day, given the last-minute dash to terminals, the long lines at check-in counters, and sometimes convincing the airline personnel that our bags aren’t as heavy as they seem.
Add to that a raccoon dropping from the ceiling unexpectedly, and cortisol levels can shoot right up. That is exactly what happened on Monday morning at New York’s LaGuardia Airport when unsuspecting Spirit Airlines passengers saw the critter hanging from what appears to be wiring emerging from the ceiling at the airline’s gate. When the animal made contact with the ground, the ensuing chaos had both the raccoon and the passengers scurrying for cover.
A video of the incident has gone viral, showing panic-stricken passengers screaming and running around, and even a dog barking in the background. It’s perhaps safe to assume that the animal was eventually caught, as the video ends with a man holding a big plastic container and seemingly aware of the uphill task of chasing after the animal to capture it. According to The Guardian , a Port Authority spokesperson said that an investigation has been launched to determine how the raccoon gained access to the airport.
