80-year-old tourist attempted to fly from Tenerife with the body of his deceased wife: details of the incident.
13.01.2026
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Shostal Oleksandr
13.01.2026
522
Attempt to smuggle deceased wife on a plane
At Tenerife Sur airport, a shocking event occurred. An 80-year-old man attempted to bring his deceased wife on a plane. The situation raised significant suspicions among airport staff when they noticed that the woman sitting in a wheelchair was unresponsive to her surroundings.Staff noted that the man had bypassed security checks for his wife without any reason, prompting them to investigate further. It turned out that the woman had an extremely low body temperature, which led the staff to call for medical assistance.“I'm sorry, I don't know how this happened, but I just wanted to go home,” the man said.Doctors who arrived confirmed the woman's death. The man was detained for clarification of the incident's details.This incident has become the subject of an investigation, as the situation concerns not only a personal tragedy but also potential legal consequences. Airport staff adhered to the necessary safety protocols, preventing an even greater tragedy in this bizarre story.
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