Travelers arriving from New York’s LaGuardia Airport were surprised when a furry creature fell from the ceiling near a Spirit Airlines boarding gate.

According to reports from CNN And The United States todayA raccoon caused chaos at LaGuardia on Monday, November 4, around 8 a.m. when it fell through a crack in the ceiling, hanging from a wire, before tumbling onto the terminal floor.

In a video shared on social networks and provided to Storyful by traveler Rowan Danaher, passengers scream and shout, “Oh my God! as the animal falls from the wire, hitting what appears to be a suitcase behind a partition on the way down.

“I guess they let anyone fly with Spirit,” Danaher joked in the post’s caption.

The Marine Air Terminal, where Spirit Airlines is located at LaGuardia, is the oldest section of the New York airport and has reported structural problems in the past, according to a local media outlet. Gothamist.

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey confirmed to CNN that no injuries were reported in connection with the incident. There have been no other raccoon sightings at the terminal since November 4.

“The raccoon was safely located and released outside, with no further (reported) sightings,” the Port Authority told CNN.

“To ensure safety, airport staff work closely with a professional wildlife control company to monitor the area, identify potential entry points and implement necessary precautions,” added the port authority. “Continuous inspections and monitoring efforts are in place to prevent further incidents.”

Spirit Airlines also commented on the viral incident, telling CNN: “To ensure a positive experience for our LGA guests, we immediately notified the facilities team and are addressing the issue with a professional wildlife control company. ”

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According to the New York City Department of HealthRaccoons live in all five boroughs of New York City and can carry infectious diseases, such as rabies and the distemper virus. The city recommends that anyone experiencing an unwanted encounter with a raccoon keep their distance and “never attempt to trap or catch a raccoon yourself.”

If a raccoon enters an unwanted indoor space, the Department of Health recommends making the environment uncomfortable for the animal by turning on flashing lights or playing loud music.

“If these methods do not work, you may need to find and hire a professional licensed nuisance wildlife control operator,” the city notes.

Additionally, the Department of Health states that wild animals infected with rabies and canine distemper virus often appear sick or injured, may act lethargic, behave aggressively, or may behave unusually friendly. . Any human bitten by a raccoon is advised to wash the bite with soap and water, go to a doctor or emergency room, and call 311 to report it.