Plane Stuck at Island Airport in Portugal Due to 132 Escaped Hamsters

Airport forced to close after rodents escape from cargo hold

132 hamsters run loose in terminal, causing chaos and delays

Lisbon, Portugal - An airport on the Portuguese island of Madeira has been forced to close after 132 hamsters escaped from their cargo hold and ran loose in the terminal. The incident caused chaos and delays, as staff struggled to round up the rodents.

The hamsters were being transported from the Netherlands to a pet shop in Madeira when they managed to escape from their cages. They then ran amok in the terminal, scurrying under seats, behind counters, and even into the baggage claim area.

Airport staff were forced to close the terminal and call in animal control to help round up the hamsters. It took several hours to catch all of the rodents, and the airport was not able to reopen until the following day.

The incident caused significant delays for passengers, many of whom were stranded at the airport overnight. Some passengers were even forced to cancel their flights.

A spokesperson for the airport said that they are investigating how the hamsters were able to escape from their cages. They said that they are also reviewing their security procedures to prevent similar incidents from happening in the future.

The escaped hamsters have become a social media sensation, with many people posting photos and videos of the rodents running around the airport. Some people have even joked that the hamsters were trying to take over the island.

The incident is a reminder of the importance of following proper safety procedures when transporting animals. It is also a reminder that even the smallest of creatures can cause big problems.