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...and those that made sure they took their hand-carries off with them.

Nb: I do know that the actual condition of 'shock' will sometimes induce irrational behaviour.

Is it possible that it was actually safer to grab it? Like if these items were stowed under your seat, then the plane flipped and now they’re in the “aisle”. Maybe picking it up actually clears the path? Maybe leaving it behind causes someone else to stumble?

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