Stowaway survives in nose wheel of freight flight from South Africa to Netherlands -police

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A stowaway was found alive aboard a plane wheel in Amsterdam after flying more than 11 hours. While the individual was not identified, officials said he is believed to be between 16-35 years old. The man was revived and stabilized at the airport and then transported to a hospital in Amsterdam.

4 months ago·Johannesburg, South Africa

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