Jet-setting pet found stowed in suitcase at New York City airport
Digital Reporter
Sunday, March 8, 2015, 11:50 AM - It may be the cutest piece of luggage you've ever seen.
Airport officials were taken by surprise when a chihuahua was discovered hiding in a passenger's suitcase at La Guardia Aiport in New York City.
Security personnel found the miniature dog inside of a checked bag.
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The owner was unaware that the pet had jumped into the bag at some point before she left for the airport.
The tiny dog's escapades were documented on social media by Transportation Security Administration spokeswoman Lisa Farbstein.
You'll never guess what #TSA officers found inside this piece of checked luggage at #LGA. Just take a guess. pic.twitter.com/k54LR12S6K
— TSAmedia_LisaF (@TSAmedia_LisaF) March 6, 2015According to Farbstein's tweets, the dog was returned to the owner safely.
#TSA reunited this Chihuahua with its owner after officers found the pup inside this checked suitcase at #LGA. pic.twitter.com/iM28mTn65c
— TSAmedia_LisaF (@TSAmedia_LisaF) March 6, 2015
The incident is a friendly reminder to travelers to thoroughly inspect their bags before heading out the door.
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