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Plane Evacuated in the US After Passenger Talks About Call of Duty
A plane and the eastern wing of a terminal at Ontario International Airport in California had to be evacuated after a passenger mentioned a bomb and an explosion during a phone conversation. It later turned out that he was talking about the video game Call of Duty, TechSpot reports.
A passenger on a flight at Ontario International Airport in California caused an evacuation of the aircraft and the eastern wing of the terminal after mentioning a bomb and an explosion during a phone conversation. Police later determined there were no explosive devices on the plane.
Officials investigated the incident, and the detained passenger explained that he had been playing Call of Duty and discussing events from the game with a friend over FaceTime. The aircraft was searched by law enforcement with no weapons found.
TechSpot, citing the incident, noted the discussion may have involved Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 and suggested the game could have been played on a Nintendo Switch 2, though no official confirmation of the platform or game was provided.
The man was released and departed with the other passengers, with the flight reportedly proceeding nearly on schedule. No injuries or damages were reported in connection with the evacuation.
Context surrounding the event highlights a broader pattern of misinterpreted statements on public transportation, but the article does not specify any further details about the incident’s aftermath or potential ongoing investigations.