Meet Hercules and Ned, the border collies fending off wildlife at West Virginia's busiest airport
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Hercules and Ned have quite the spacious office at West Virginia's busiest airport.
The border collies and their handler make daily patrols along the milelong airfield to ensure birds and other wildlife stay away from planes and keep passengers and crew safe.
Hercules is also the chief ambassador, soaking in affection from passengers inside the terminal while calming some nervously waiting to board a flight at West Virginia International Yeager Airport.
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