Scandinavian Airlines plane forced to make emergency landing in Copenhagen after live mouse found in meal
A plane flying to Spain was forced to make an emergency landing after a passenger discovered a live mouse in their in-flight meal.
The Scandinavian Airlines flight from Oslo was diverted to Copenhagen to ensure the safety of all passengers on board. A strict policy is in place for these unusual situations as rodents can chew through electrical wiring.
According to the BBC, the plane was thoroughly searched upon landing and the mouse was located.
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By continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.Scandinavian Airlines spokesperson Oystein Schmidt told AFP a review is underway.
“This is something that happens extremely rarely,” Mr Schmidt said.
“We have established procedures for such situations, which also include a review with our suppliers to ensure this does not happen again.”
One passenger recalled the shocking situation on Facebook, saying the mouse “jumped out” of the food.
“Believe it or not. A lady next to me at SAS opened the food and jumped a mouse out. Now we have turned around and landed at CPH for flight changes,” Jarle Borrestad wrote.
