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Raccoon Causes Havoc at LaGuardia Airport
A raccoon caused chaos at LaGuardia Airport after falling from the ceiling of a Spirit Airlines gate. Airport authorities and the airline responded quickly.
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- What happened at LaGuardia Airport on Monday morning?
- A raccoon fell from the ceiling at a Spirit Airlines gate in LaGuardia Airport on Monday morning, causing chaos among travelers. The raccoon ran around for about five minutes before airport crews removed it.
- Are there other similar recent events involving raccoons?
- This isn't the only recent raccoon incident; in May 2024, a raccoon interrupted a soccer game in Pennsylvania, and in Germany, they're being turned into sausages to control the population.
- What is the history and current state of LaGuardia Airport's infrastructure?
- LaGuardia Airport has undergone an $8 billion redevelopment, improving its infrastructure significantly but some older parts, such as Terminal A remain.
- How did the involved airline and airport authorities respond to the incident?
- Spirit Airlines responded to the incident by notifying their facilities team and working with a wildlife control company to resolve the issue and prevent future occurrences. No injuries were reported.
- Where exactly did the incident take place at LaGuardia and which airline was involved?
- The incident occurred at around 8 a.m. at Terminal A, the oldest terminal at LaGuardia Airport and the only one used by Spirit Airlines. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey confirmed that the animal was safely released outside.