TSA Discovers Unlikely Stowaway: Live Turtle Found Concealed in Traveler’s Pants at Newark Airport In a bizarre incident that has left airport officials and travelers alike scratching their heads, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced that a live turtle was discovered concealed in the crotch of a traveler’s pants at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey

**TSA Discovers Unlikely Stowaway: Live Turtle Found Concealed in Traveler’s Pants at Newark Airport**

In a bizarre incident that has left airport officials and travelers alike scratching their heads, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced that a live turtle was discovered concealed in the crotch of a traveler’s pants at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey.

The unusual find was made by a TSA officer during a routine screening at the airport’s security checkpoint. According to the TSA, the traveler, whose identity has not been released, was preparing to board a flight when the officer noticed something unusual.

Upon further inspection, the officer discovered a live turtle hiding in the traveler’s pants. The turtle, which was reportedly unharmed, was removed from the traveler’s clothing and taken into custody by airport authorities.

“We take the safety and security of all travelers seriously, and that includes protecting animals from harm,” said a TSA spokesperson. “We are working with airport officials and local animal control to ensure the turtle’s safe and humane handling.”

The incident has raised questions about how the turtle ended up in the traveler’s pants and whether the traveler was aware of the stowaway. The TSA and airport authorities are investigating the matter, and the traveler may face charges related to attempting to transport a live animal in a prohibited manner.

The incident serves as a reminder to travelers to be aware of the TSA’s rules and regulations regarding traveling with animals and to report any unusual or suspicious items or behavior to airport authorities.

In a statement, the airport said, “We appreciate the TSA’s diligence in detecting and responding to this unusual situation. The safety and well-being of all travelers, including animals, is our top priority.”

The turtle, which has been taken to a local animal shelter for care and evaluation, appears to be healthy and unharmed. The incident is under investigation, and further details will be released as they become available.