US Customs and Border Protection apprehended a stowaway baby squirrel on
Wednesday after discovering the tiny critter on a flight from Costa
Rica to Houston.
Airline employees spotted the squirrel after passengers departed the
plane at George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
“During the course of performing our mission, we may encounter unusual
opportunities to aid in the capture of seemingly harmless animals that
have hitchhiked into the country,” said Port Director Charles Perez.
“While there is a cute factor here, realistically, we understand that animals must be handled carefully.” An agency agriculture specialist boarded the plane and "caged the squirrel without incident" with assistance from an officer.
It remained unclear whether or not the squirrel had legal permission to enter the United States. Customs and Border Protection didn’t name the squirrel, which is apparently a minor and hasn’t been charged with any crime. Customs and Border Protection turned the squirrel over to the US Fish and Wildlife Service.
“While there is a cute factor here, realistically, we understand that animals must be handled carefully.” An agency agriculture specialist boarded the plane and "caged the squirrel without incident" with assistance from an officer.
It remained unclear whether or not the squirrel had legal permission to enter the United States. Customs and Border Protection didn’t name the squirrel, which is apparently a minor and hasn’t been charged with any crime. Customs and Border Protection turned the squirrel over to the US Fish and Wildlife Service.
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