Meanwhile, in Australia...

[Blue_Tires]

Gas from 2186 sheep forced plane to make emergency landing in Bali after setting off smoke alarms

The Aviation Herald reports the cargo flight from Australia to Kuala Lumpur, with 4 crew and 2186 sheep on-board, was flying just to the south of Indonesia when the smoke alarms sounded on October 26.

Crew on-board SQ-7108 descended the aircraft immediately and diverted to Bali where they landed about 45 minutes later.

Emergency services didn’t find any trace of fire or smoke and identified the cause to be the result of exhaust gasses and manure produced by the sheep.

The plane and its stinky cargo were able to depart the holiday island about three hours later.

http://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/gas-from-2186-sheep-forced-plane-to-make-emergency-landing-in-bali-after-setting-off-smoke-alarms/story-e6frfq80-1227595742046

[LiberalEsto]

1. Fascinating

Too bad they couldn't harness those gases as fuel

[Kali]

2. speaking of MFM...

I can just imagine the fun he would have had with this

[LiberalEsto]

3. This would not have happened if the plane had carried kangaroos

http://www.democraticunderground.com/1018812477

"New analysis of kangaroo farts suggests their low methane levels could have implications for farmers in the fight against climate change.

It has long been known that kangaroos – unlike sheep and cattle – produce little of the potent greenhouse gas methane. "