Toddler Found on Airport Baggage Conveyor Belt: Safety Concerns Raised

A toddler's unexpected journey: A two-year-old child was recently found on a baggage conveyor belt at Newark Liberty International Airport. The incident, while thankfully ending without injury, highlights serious safety concerns. Airport officials stated that the child gained access to the conveyor belt at the JetBlue counter. "It's extremely dangerous," said one official, referring to the powerful machinery involved. The child was discovered unharmed in the checked baggage room. This incident is not isolated; similar events occurred in 2021 and 2019, involving a nine-year-old boy at the Indianapolis airport and a toddler at the Atlanta airport. These incidents raise questions about airport security and the need for improved safety measures to prevent similar occurrences in the future. The parents of the toddler stated that he did not require medical attention. The airport authority is reviewing its security protocols to prevent future incidents.