A live possum surprised airport employees by appearing in an unlikely spot – nestled among plush toy animals in a bustling gift shop. The unexpected visitor was found sitting on a shelf among cuddly native creatures when a startled passenger noticed its presence.
Rather than another toy kangaroo, the observer saw a genuine Australian brushtail possum gazing back at them. This peculiar incident occurred within the departure terminal store at Hobart Airport in Tasmania.
The mischievous critter seemed to blend in seamlessly with the stuffed animals until it made a slight movement. Airport staff promptly intervened, carefully extracting the possum from the shop.
Onlookers were both entertained and puzzled as the unanticipated guest calmly observed its surroundings. As it kept a watchful eye, a plush kangaroo tumbled past the intruder from its cozy spot.
Fortunately, the possum emerged unscathed from its unconventional escapade.
