Giant rabbit mysteriously dies aboard United Airlines flight

The sudden death of a 10-month-old continental giant rabbit in the cargo of a United Airlines flight has prompted an internal investigation.

Simon, a 35-inch behemoth, was traveling from London's Heathrow Airport to Chicago's O'Hare to meet his new "celebrity owner" when he mysteriously died in the airline's care, according to The Sun.

Annette Edwards, Simon's breeder, says that both she and Simon's buyer are extremely upset and confused by the incident.

"Simon had a vet's check-up three hours before the flight and was fit as a fiddle," Edwards told The Sun. "Something very strange has happened and I want to know what. I've sent rabbits all around the world and nothing like this has happened before."

Simon was the son of the world's current largest rabbit, Darius, who clocks in at a whopping 51 inches long.

The 10-month-old rabbit was reportedly on track to out grow his father and eventually steal his title.

In a statement about the incident, United said it was "saddened to hear this news."

"The safety and wellbeing of all the animals that travel with us is of the utmost importance to United Airlines and our PetSafe team," it continued. "We have been in contact with our customer and have offered assistance. We are reviewing this matter."

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