Airport Makes Lost Toy Media Star

Social media reunited toy with toddler.

Friday, December 15, 2023 at 05:49 PM ET

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A stuffed dog named Kopus has been returned to its 2-year-old owner, Lucas, after having been lost at the airport. [Courtesy: Oben Isuik]

Key Takeaways:

A 2-year-old boy named Lucas was distraught after losing his cherished stuffed dog, Kopus, at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, which his family realized only upon arriving home.
An airport public information officer found Kopus and, recognizing its importance, used social media to find the owner, leading to the story being picked up by local television stations.
Through the widespread media attention, Lucas's family discovered Kopus's airport adventures and made arrangements for the beloved toy's joyful return.

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(Cue the holiday music)

Christmas came a little early for a Texas toddler who thought he had lost his favorite stuffy when his family passed through Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (KAUS) in Texas on Wednesday. The family was returning from a trip to Denver. According to Oben Isik, his son, 2-year-old Lucas, apparently dropped his stuffed dog named Kopus (Turkish for puppy) near the elevator in the parking garage, but the family didn’t realize it was lost until it got home.