Archive · 27 Jul 2025
Woman Attempts Smuggling Turtles in Bra at Miami Airport
Imagine trying to sneak a turtle onto a plane, like hiding it in your clothes!
A woman at the Miami airport tried this with turtles in her bra, but security caught her.
Sadly, one turtle didn't make it.
The TSA wants everyone to know it's okay to bring pets, like turtles, but they need to be safe.
You can't just hide them; they need to be in carriers.
They also remind you to check with the airline about their pet rules.
The surviving turtle is now with the Florida wildlife officials.
A Florida woman was caught by TSA at Miami International Airport for hiding turtles in her bra.
One turtle did not survive the incident.
TSA allows travelers to bring pets, including turtles, through security checkpoints.
The surviving turtle was given to the Florida Department of Fish and Wildlife.
TSA is reminding travelers to transport animals safely and in accordance with airline rules.
- Who
- A woman and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).
- What
- A woman attempted to bring turtles through airport security hidden in her bra.
- When
- Recently, as reported by TSA.
- Where
- Miami International Airport.
- Why
- Not explicitly stated, but implies an attempt to bypass pet travel regulations.
TSA Guidelines
Smuggling Attempts
Pet Transportation Rules
TSA Guidelines
Safe pet travel is permitted through TSA checkpoints.
Smuggling Attempts
Pets should not be concealed on one's person.
- Incident Location
- Miami International Airport
- Agency Involved
- Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
- Animal Involved
- Turtles
- Outcome for one turtle
- Deceased
- Disposition of surviving turtle
- Florida Department of Fish and Wildlife
- TSA's Stance
- Encourages safe pet travel