Jackal comes calling at Kochi airport

Kochi: The Kochi airport on Thursday received an unusual visitor when a jackal sauntered into the operational area, taking everyone by surprise. 

The animal was noticed by bird watchers at the airport. 

Immediately a trap was laid and the animal was caught and handed over to the forest officials, said Airport Director A C K Nair. The animal had not gone anywhere near the runway, he added.