West Virginia Woman Caught Illegally Transporting Squirrel at Sea-Tac Airport

A West Virginia woman had been detained at the Sea-Tac Airport this morning for trying to smuggle a squirrel on board in her carry-on. Lisa Murphy of Charles Town stated that she had been feeding the squirrel in the park and it followed her the short walk back to her hotel. Ms. Murphy became concerned about the squirrel’s welfare when it allowed her to pick it up. Police and wildlife services are trying to decide whether Ms. Murphy will be arrested.