PSA from the TSA: Animals should never be put through an X-ray tunnel at the airport.
Holiday travel doesn't have to be stressful this year if you know to navigate the system.found a dog inside a carry-on backpack that was"accidentally sent through the X-ray" at a Wisconsin airport this week., TSA Great Lakes shared an image of the backpack in a bin at airport security and its X-ray – which shows the outline of a dog inside the traveler's carry-on at Dane County Regional Airport in Madison, Wisconsin.
TSA spokesperson Jessica Mayle confirmed to USA TODAY that the small dog, which was a Dachshund Chihuahua mix, was alright when it came out of the machine on Sunday, "just a little skittish." Mayle explained that the traveler was"unaware" about the screening protocol required for animals and did not tell TSA officers prior.
"After was discovered by the X-ray operator, the officer explained the proper process to the passenger and confirmed she had disclosed she was traveling with the pet to the airline," Mayle wrote in an email to USA TODAY on Wednesday. "After her bags were cleared, she proceeded to her gate." Mayle said the agency chose to share this story in hopes of reminding people about the rules and guidelines for traveling with animals at airports.Flying with a dog for the first time?
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