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Metre-long bunny had clean bill of health before trans-Atlantic flight
The Associated Press
Posted: Apr 26, 2017 6:20 AM ET
Last Updated: Apr 26, 2017 6:20 AM ET
United Airlines is investigating a report that a giant rabbit died on one of its trans-Atlantic flights.
Distraught breeder Annette Edwards from Worcestershire in central England told The Associated Press by phone Wednesday that Simon, a 10-month-old, metre-long continental rabbit, had a vet check shortly before travelling from London’s Heathrow airport to Chicago’s O’Hare airport.
She said Simon had been purchased by a celebrity whom she did not identify.
“Simon had his vet check just before getting on the plane,” she said. “He was fit as a fiddle.”
The airline said in a statement that it was “saddened” by the news and had been in contact with Edwards and offered assistance. The company is dealing with public relations issues after a passenger who would not give up his seat was dragged forcibly from a plane in Chicago three weeks ago.
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