TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – A Southwest worker at Tampa International Airport took care of a passenger’s beloved fish after the Tampa pupil realized she couldn’t take it on her flight when leaving for the summer time.
Southwest Airlines posted on Facebook on Tuesday that Kira Rumfola realized she couldn’t take her fish, Theo, on the airplane together with her.
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“As a recent addition to Kira’s life, Theo is very special to her, having provided comfort and companionship as she adjusted to college life,” the publish stated.
A customer support agent, named Ismael, talked to Kira and her father about a number of choices accessible.
When nothing labored out, Southwest stated Ismael supplied to take the fish house and look after it himself whereas Kira was house for the summer time.
According to the publish, Kira stayed in contact with Ismael and his fiancé, a fellow Southwest worker, all summer time. The couple commonly despatched Kira photos of Theo. They even purchased a model new fishbowl.
When Kira returned to Tampa for her sophomore yr of college, she met with the couple and reunited with Theo.
The couple let Kira know to succeed in out if she ever wanted something.
