[Paleo Conservative]

If there were any pets in that hold...they'd have to be toast.

That would depend on how fast the aircraft descended to a lower altitude. They probably lost consciousness, but it's quite possible for them to survive if they weren't deprived of oxygen too long.

[paulat]

FYI...I haven't heard of any pet reports out of this yet...HairOfTheDog...have you?

[Dashing Dasher]

I was lucky enough to get to "ride" in the Chamber at Beale AFB a few years ago.

I was fine at 18K - able to do math problems and had dexterity in my hands, etc. But at 25K, I was goofy and probably would lose consciousness.

Interesting experience - if anyone gets a chance to try it.