Two runways at Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle Airport were closed on Tuesday afternoon to capture a dog named Amalka that escaped from a plane a week ago. The closure, which began at 2:30 p.m., was part of an intensified action plan to locate the dog, who had escaped during unloading operations of a flight from Vienna on November 19. Despite the runway closures, air traffic remained unaffected during off-peak periods, according to sources from Air France and the airport.
Amalka's owner, Misa, a Czech tourist, has been searching for her emotional support dog since the incident. She expressed frustration over the slow response from Air France, stating that the airline only began to take significant action after she threatened to go public with her story. Misa has been actively sharing updates on social media, which have garnered millions of views.
The search for Amalka has involved the use of drones by the Air Transport Gendarmerie (GTA) and regular hunts organized at the airport. Authorities are attempting to capture the dog using a hypodermic syringe, and posters have been placed throughout the airport to raise awareness among staff. Air France is also covering Misa's stay at the airport while the search continues.
