So it was rats fleeing a sinking ship

Carl, got any pics of those yotes?
Airport T, don't know about LA. but Alaskan airports that have security have state employees. Large airports use actual police officers.
Security at airports with 121 size aircraft, large transport size, have serious security. Most these airports are large. Delta, United planes aren't parked next to the fence. You can't scale a fence and trot 50 yds. to the plane.
Anyone else been in the the wheel well of a large plane? I have, ain't any convenient and comfortable places to sit.
When a flight is prepared to leave there is all kinds of people around the plane. Even at night. Crew, maybe maintenance, people servicing the food, fueler.
Once the gear comes up and gear doors are closed, you're there for the duraduration. I wonder what kills them first, lack of O2 or hypothermia.