HONOLULU (AP)
— Security screeners at a Honolulu
After
initially refusing to open it, the bag's owner reluctantly revealed that his
pet was inside. When he opened the bag, screeners found a live duck and a
bottle of beer, Department of Public Safety spokeswoman Toni
Schwartz said.
Deputies
told Michael Hubbard that his pet and beverage wouldn't be allowed
inside Circuit Court, so he left. He returned a short while later and asked
that deputies look after his belongings while he went inside for an
appointment, Schwartz said, adding that visitors are allowed to leave their
things outside at their own risk.
Hubbard went
to his appointment, while the duck waited outside. Hawaii News Now reports
Hubbard has two felony assault cases pending. He couldn't be reached for
comment Thursday.
Schwartz said
Hubbard didn't appear intoxicated. "Everything was peaceful," she
said.
"We
recommend people not bring their pets to court," she said. "Believe
it or not this is not an unusual occurrence. A lot of people try to bring their
pets to court."
But those pets
are usually dogs.
"A duck
is unusual," she said. "I don't think we've come across that one
before."
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