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The rat family included the mother and ten baby rodents.
Rat pups on a plane!
A family of 11 rodents lived the dream when they flew business class from Hong Kong to China.
The mom and her 10 suckling babies were nesting below one of the expensive seats as the commercial flight soared into the sky.
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A family of rats flew in comfort on a flight from Hong Kong to China.
But sadly their luxurious journey ended on touchdown at Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport, on Sept. 30., after a stunned passenger saw one scurrying in the aisle.
Once fliers had disembarked, the aircraft was put into lock down.
Video footage broadcast by the Sydney Morning Herald shows teams of protective suit-wearing inspectors searching for the vermin in overhead lockers and behind seats.
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The plane was inspected for any possible damage.
They soon found 10 tiny rats in their secret hideaway under a business class seat. Their mom was caught the same day.
Tests showed the critters were virus-free and the plane was later given the all-clear after it was confirmed that its wiring had not been affected.
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