The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has released an unusual and somewhat grim warning after discovering an unexpected item hidden in a woman’s bra.
Contrary to what one might imagine, it had nothing to do with Costco Cards or any man-related items, yet it was surprisingly more absurd.
Most travelers have experienced the stress of airport security: the scramble for a boarding pass, the anxiety over forgotten liquids. It’s a familiar yet nerve-racking routine, even for those with nothing to hide.
However, one woman from Florida chose to elevate that stress to a new level, attempting to conceal not one, but two surprising—and very much alive—creatures in her underwear.
The TSA shared this remarkable and somber story on their Facebook page.
“OK friends, please – and we cannot emphasize this enough – stop hiding animals in weird places on your body and then trying to sneak them through airport security,” the agency stated, before detailing the incident that prompted the warning.
The post included a line not often seen: “A Florida woman traveling out of Miami International Airport (MIA) recently attempted to take a pair of turtles through our checkpoint, and the turtles were stuffed inside… yes, you guessed it… her brassiere.”
Tragically, one of the turtles, encased in plastic wrap, did not survive the ordeal.
The thought of enduring a lengthy flight with two turtles secured to one’s chest is bizarre by itself.
Even more so, given the carelessness that resulted in one turtle’s death. Such a sad outcome for the animal.
“Sadly, for this MIA traveler, one of the turtles didn’t survive,” the TSA reported. “The surviving turtle was turned over to the Florida Department of Fish and Wildlife, and we’re thankful for their partnership throughout this incident.”
The TSA further provided guidance on how pet owners should travel with animals safely.
They advised: “You can start by reaching out to your airline for their rules concerning pets on board flights.
“As far as TSA screening goes, small pets are allowed through our checkpoint but must be removed from any carriers and carried through the checkpoint (notice we said ‘carried’ and not ‘hidden underneath your clothing’).”
The lesson here? If your companion has a shell and four legs, ensure they travel in a carrier, not your clothing. Both the TSA and the turtles would greatly appreciate it.