Raccoon Crashes Through Ceiling Near Spirit Airlines Gate at LaGuardia Airport [Video]

A wild raccoon precipitated fairly the stir at LaGuardia Airport earlier this month when it unexpectedly dropped from the ceiling subsequent to a Spirit Airlines gate.

Round 8 a.m. on November 4th,  the furry intruder tumbled from a crack within the ceiling, dangling from a wire earlier than crashing to the ground—proper in entrance of startled passengers. In a viral video shared by traveler Rowan Danaher, you possibly can hear screams and gasps because the raccoon lands behind a suitcase, prompting one onlooker to joke, “I guess they let anyone fly Spirit.”

The incident happened within the Marine Air Terminal, the oldest a part of the airport, which has confronted structural points previously. The Port Authority accomplished a serious renovation of LaGuardia Airport in 2023. Nevertheless, this revamp didn’t embrace the historic Marine Air Terminal.  This small, landmarked terminal, listed on the Nationwide Register of Historic Locations, has simply six departure gates at present utilized by price range airways Spirit and Frontier. Its compact measurement permits passengers to breeze by safety rapidly, sustaining its classic appeal amidst LaGuardia’s trendy makeover.

Fortuitously, nobody was injured, and the raccoon was safely captured and launched exterior. The Port Authority and Spirit Airlines labored rapidly to deal with the state of affairs, bringing in wildlife management consultants to examine the realm and stop future surprises.

Whereas raccoons are widespread in New York Metropolis, they will carry ailments like rabies, so it’s really helpful to maintain a protected distance from any that may wander into surprising locations.