Lost stuffed otter at Atlanta airport sparks nationwide search for owner
ATLANTA - Easter is usually marked by bunny rabbits, but it’s an otter that is stealing hearts across the country.
And Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is looking to help it find its way back home.
The backstory:
A stuffed otter was found at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport over the weekend, according to a post on the airport’s official Facebook page.
Airport officials said the plush toy was discovered near baggage claim and is now in safe hands. They are asking for the public's help to reunite the "cuddly companion" with its owner.
What they're saying:
"This little otter took a wrong turn at baggage claim and is now looking for the way home!" officials wrote in a post.
Dig deeper:
The stuffed 12-inch-tall otter is holding an orange starfish.
Airport officials took the little one on a tour of the airport, snapping photos in the international concourse, airport atrium, and posing with Flash, a rescue beagle who is on U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Beagle Brigade.
What you can do:
Anyone who recognizes the stuffed animal or knows someone who might be missing it is encouraged to contact the airport's lost and found department.
The Source: The details and images were provided by Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.