A Scandinavian Airlines flight en route from Oslo, Norway, to Málaga, Spain, had to make an unexpected emergency landing in Copenhagen after an unwelcome stowaway—a mouse—leapt from a passenger’s meal and caused a commotion in the cabin.
The incident occurred on Wednesday, leaving passengers both startled and amused.
According to The Guardian, the furry intruder emerged from a food tray, much to the horror of one passenger, Jarle Borrestad, who shared the bizarre moment on Facebook. “Believe it or not, a lady next to me… opened her food, and a mouse jumped out,” Borrestad wrote.
As per airline regulations, rodents pose a significant safety risk due to their ability to chew through electrical wiring, prompting the pilot to land the aircraft in Copenhagen as a precaution. The passengers were later flown to Málaga on a replacement flight.
“This is something that happens extremely rarely,” a spokesperson for the airline reassured. “We have established procedures for such situations, which also include a review with our suppliers to ensure this does not happen again.”
What became of the mouse remains a mystery.
Responses from the Internet:
The unexpected incident didn’t escape the humor of netizens, who were quick to share their witty responses online:
- Phil J, poking fun at the situation, quipped, “The mouse was complaining about a lack of legroom.”
- SeDen added, “So much for getting the Vegetarian meal selection.”
- John S chimed in with a pop culture reference: “Was he escaping Springfield?”
- In response to John S., FRANK FROM QUEBEC CITY couldn’t contain his amusement, replying, “You’ve made my day, John! 🤪”
Despite the chaotic turn of events, it seems that passengers and onlookers alike found a way to turn the mouse’s unexpected appearance into a source of lighthearted entertainment.
