A raccoon suddenly fell through a ceiling panel above the Spirit Airlines gate at New York City’s LaGuardia Airport on Monday, with the little fucker caught and released outdoors by Port Authority cops later that morning after a frenzied chase through the terminal, the New York Post reports.
The incursion has prompted an investigation and a new effort to prevent future breaches by raccoons and other similarly-sized wild animals. “To ensure safety, airport staff is working closely with a professional wildlife control company to monitor the area, identify potential entry points, and implement necessary precautions,” the Port Authority said. “Ongoing inspections and follow-up efforts are in place to prevent future incidents.” It’s not clear if the animal came from outside or arrived on a flight. The second possibility should not be ruled out given that it’s Spirit Airlines.