Unbelievable! Aircraft Grounded Mid-Air by Unexpected Hamster Flood
An Airbus A321neo operated by TAP Air Portugal was grounded at Ponta Delgada Airport in the Azores after 130 hamsters escaped from their cages in the cargo hold.
The rodents, part of a shipment for a local pet shop, caused a safety concern as some remained loose, potentially risking damage to sensitive wiring.
The incident led to flight cancellations and required days of search efforts before the plane was cleared to fly again.