The passenger was on flight 2304 from Los Angeles, which landed safely just after 4:30 p.m. Sunday, ABC7 reports.
The pilot in an announcement to passengers said the person was hallucinating when the remark was made.
The passenger was taken to a local hospital and all bags were removed from the plane and inspected on the tarmac.
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