Picture this: you’ve been stuck at the airport for hours, waiting out delays in a quiet terminal. You find a spot to relax, maybe grab a drink before everything shuts down for the night. Then, out of the corner of your eye, something moves on the floor. At first, you think it’s nothing. But then, another one scurries by. And another. Before long, it’s clear, you’re not the only one hanging around this airport after dark.
No, it’s not a horror movie set. It’s reality inside one of Upstate New York’s busiest airports, and the unexpected guests? Mice. Lots of them.
An Airport Crawling with Critters
According to the Albany Times Union, travelers have been reporting what they describe as a “mice takeover” in parts of the airport, with rodents making their presence known in dining areas, gate seating zones, and even by the windows of empty terminals. The sightings aren’t just one or two here and there; some say they’ve seen dozens scurrying about, especially late at night when the crowds thin out and restaurants close for the evening.
Passengers and even some airline staff have spotted the critters. Social media posts are starting to pop up from shocked flyers documenting their late-night encounters, calling the situation “unbelievable.”…