Stowaway hides in landing gear on flight from Guatemala to Miami, officials say
The man was taken to the hospital for medical assessment.
A man apparently stowed away in the landing gear compartment on a two-and-a-half-hour flight from Guatemala to Miami Saturday, officials said.
American Airlines flight 1181, which arrived at Miami International Airport shortly after 10 a.m., "was met by law enforcement due to a security issue," the airline said in a statement.
Officers with U.S. Customs and Border Protection apprehended the 26-year-old alleged stowaway, who "attempted to evade detection in the landing gear compartment," CBP said in a statement.
The man, who was not identified, was evaluated by emergency medical services and taken to a local hospital for medical assessment, CBP said.
"Persons are taking extreme risks when they try to conceal themselves in confined spaces such as an aircraft," the agency said.
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The incident remains under investigation. American Airlines said it is working with law enforcement on the investigation.
The Miami-Dade Police Department assisted with the incident and referred all questions to CBP, which is leading the investigation.
ABC News' Sam Sweeney contributed to this report.