TSA throws out child's Buzz Lightyear souvenir
Updated: Wed, Nov 18 2015, 03:05 PM
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(NEWSCHANNEL 3) - A Pennsylvania father believes the TSA went too far when it confiscated his son's favorite souvenir from Disney World.
"We couldn't go on the plane yet because they said it looks too much like a gun and you can't bring guns on the plane," said Levi Zilka.
"We understand that things are scary out there right now but taking a toy from a five year old doesn't enhance national security. It was all I could do not to break down with him in that moment," said David Zilka.
Little Levi Zilka was so excited when his uncle bought him a Buzz Lightyear toy during his first trip to Disney World.
But his enjoyment didn't last long. Levi and his father only packed carry-on's for their trip.
And since the TSA requires realistic replicas of firearms to be checked, the TSA agents at the Fort Lauderdale International Airport took the toy.
"Once he realized what was happening, that they weren't giving his toy back, he immediately starts bawling, just tears streaming down his face, crying," said David Zilka.
"Why'd it make you so sad?" Levi was asked.
"Because they threw it in the trash," said Levi.
Levi's father believes his son was treated unfairly.
The agency is looking into the incident.
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