An Australian Disney star recently made headlines for an unusual mid-flight adventure when she removed a snake from a plane. The actor, who is best known for his roles in Disney productions, stepped in when the flight crew discovered a small snake onboard. according to IndependentThe incident occurred on November 21 when Andre Rerekura was traveling from Broome to Perth on a Virgin Airlines flight. Before the plane took off, a passenger informed the crew that there was a snake on board, causing panic.
“They almost shut down the whole plane and everyone was about to disembark and leave the plane, but we weren’t that keen on it because everyone wanted to go home. It was a little weird to think about. True, it “I heard there was a snake on the plane, so I don’t think a lot of people believed it,” he said. ABC News.
Mr Rerekura said that as he slipped and reached his feet, a woman behind him screamed. Handling the situation calmly, he removed the reptile and deboarded it from the plane, ensuring the safety and comfort of fellow passengers.
“As soon as I saw it, I recognized it very easily… so I knew it was safe (and) I knew it was just scared and very shy,” he said, adding that the snake was a Stimson was the dragon.
His quick thinking and bravery did not go unnoticed. As a token of appreciation, the airline offered him a complimentary drink during the flight while passengers cheered for him.
“I think everyone was relieved that they didn’t have to get off the plane and then a lot of people were happy that the snake was safe. The staff were wonderful, they gave me a complimentary drink, and I had a soda water.” he adds. After a short delay of 20 minutes the plane took off and landed safely in Perth a few hours later.
Specifically, Stimson’s pythons are non-venomous and harmless and are commonly found in northern Australia, especially during the hot summer months.
Craig Shaw, chief executive of Broome International Airport, said: abc He was “unsure how the reptile came onto the plane” and directed inquiries to the airline.
