Possum found hiding in plush toys section at Tasmania Airport

19 Mar 2026 • 11:02 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • A passenger at Hobart Airport in Tasmania discovered a real possum among plush toys in a departure terminal shop.
  • The Australian brushtail possum was spotted peering out from a display shelf on Wednesday, 18 March.
  • The passenger reported the unusual sighting to a staff member, who initially found it hard to believe.
  • Airport retail manager Liam Bloomfield confirmed the staff's surprise at the report.
  • An airport spokesperson stated that the possum remained calm and was safely escorted out of the terminal, though its entry method remains unknown.

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