The worker discovered the reptile, which was not fully grown, after it
escaped from its cage during the flight from Brisbane to Melbourne.
However,
the crocodile was quickly returned to its in-flight accommodation without
causing any damage, aside from a raised heart rate for the baggage
handler.
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| A crocodile escaped from its cage mid-air on a domestic Australian flight (AFP/Greg Wood) |
A spokesperson for Qantas disclosed that 'the animal was quickly and safely secured when the aircraft arrived in Melbourne'.
Qantas
said in a statement that the cargo company responsible, Australian air
Express, is looking into how it managed to break free from its cage.
'The
investigation is focusing on whether it had been loaded appropriately
on delivery to Australian air Express,' the company said.
This isn't the first time a dangerous animal has caused aviation-based problems.
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| Australian air Express |
In
India recently, Air Force pilots called for a squadron of snake
charmers after two MiG-21 fighter jets were grounded by the reptiles.
An
official report explained one instance where mechanics had to dismantle
a jet after the pilot fled upon spotting a snake in the cockpit.
Pilots
have rejected one plan which would have seen each air base given a
hotline to local snake charmers, saying 'it is not enough'.
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