Tue Jan 07 16:46:20 UTC 2025: ## Two Bodies Found in JetBlue Plane’s Wheel Well in Florida
**Fort Lauderdale, FL** – Authorities are investigating the discovery of two bodies found in the wheel well of a JetBlue aircraft after it landed at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on Monday night. The plane had arrived from New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport.
JetBlue confirmed the discovery in a statement, expressing its condolences and pledging cooperation with the ongoing investigation. Paramedics pronounced both individuals dead at the scene. The Broward County Sheriff’s Office’s homicide and crime scene units are investigating the circumstances surrounding the deaths, including how the individuals accessed the aircraft. Their identities remain unknown.
This marks the second such incident in less than a month. On December 24th, a body was discovered in the wheel well of a United Airlines plane landing in Maui after a flight from Chicago. The dangers of stowing away in aircraft wheel wells are well-documented; a 2011 FAA report highlighted an 80% fatality rate among those attempting such perilous journeys. The extreme cold, lack of oxygen at high altitudes, and the risk of being crushed by the landing gear are among the significant threats. While rare survival stories exist, the overwhelming likelihood is death. The investigation into Monday’s tragic discovery continues.
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