Passengers on a Spirit Airlines flight spotted what appeared to be a rat running over the overhead compartment.
Passengers on a flight from Dallas to Los Angeles noticed a pair of rodent paws nestled inside a ceiling light fixture with electrical wiring in the cabin.
An animal's silhouette in the light of a Spirit Airlines flight left a passenger frightened, The Washington Times reports.
Many travelers were concerned that a rat might chew through the wires, causing a malfunction or fire.
The rat in the luggage rack was so large that it was nicknamed the "super rat."
The airline said it was aware of the situation and would take steps to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The plane where the rodent was found was completely disinfected and prepared for the next flight.
