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Pigeons Ground Delta Flight, Causing Hour Delay

5/28/2025

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Two mischievous pigeons turned Delta Flight 2348 into a scene of unexpected chaos as it prepared to depart from Minneapolis to Madison, Wisconsin. After a passenger spotted one of the birds, the pilot declared a "wildlife situation," leading to two returns to the gate for removal. The delay lasted about an hour, prompting an apology from Delta.

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Story summary

Two mischievous pigeons turned Delta Flight 2348 into a scene of unexpected chaos as it prepared to depart from Minneapolis to Madison, Wisconsin. After a passenger spotted one of the birds, the pilot declared a "wildlife situation," leading to two returns to the gate for removal. The delay lasted about an hour, prompting an apology from Delta.