In an incident that has quickly gone viral, a woman was removed from a plane after experiencing hallucinations of a non-existent individual at the back of the aircraft. This bizarre occurrence unfolded amidst puzzled passengers and perplexed crew members, adding an unexpected twist to their ordinary flight experience. The video on TikTok has 5.2 million views. On Twitter it has 44 million views.

The woman began to insist there was someone in the back of the plane who, as it turned out, was merely a figment of her imagination. Despite attempts by the flight crew and fellow passengers to reassure her, she remained steadfast in her belief, creating a tangible sense of discomfort and unease on board.

“I’m getting the f**k off. And there’s a reason why,” she says, pointing down the aisle to the back of the plane. “I am telling you right now, that motherf**ker, that motherf**ker back there is NOT REAL!”

At that point, many of the passengers turn their heads to look down the aisle, where a flight attendant is walking.

“And you can sit on this plane and you can f**king die with him or not,” the woman says. “I’m not going to.”

I love that one passenger tells her, “Bye.” as she leaves.

The way the whole plane looked back lmao pic.twitter.com/bLiUAN8kuk

— Lance🇱🇨 (@Bornakang) July 3, 2023

While this might appear as a mere oddity in the realm of air travel, it raises serious concerns. How did this situation escalate so rapidly? Could it have been managed more effectively? And crucially, what support mechanisms are in place for individuals experiencing such distressing episodes mid-flight?

The cause of the woman’s hallucinations remains unknown. Was it shrooms? Was it some other drug? Maybe she’s just crazy. It could also be attributed to a multitude of factors ranging from stress to sleep deprivation or possibly even a medical or psychological condition. Regardless, it was evident she was in distress and required immediate attention.

Flight crews are trained to handle a myriad of situations, but managing a passenger experiencing hallucinations is a unique challenge. It can disrupt the flight and potentially induce panic among other passengers. Given the circumstances, escorting the woman off the plane was likely the safest course of action for all involved.

Hopefully, she received the help she needed once she was off the flight.