Delta Flight Returns to Atlanta After Passenger Suffers Severe Diarrhea Mid-Flight

A Delta flight from Atlanta to Barcelona had to turn around after a passenger experienced severe diarrhea.
The pilot considered it a biohazard situation and decided to divert back to Atlanta around two hours into the flight.
The flight was delayed by over eight hours before eventually reaching Barcelona the next day.
Delta confirmed there was a medical issue, apologized and said the plane was thoroughly cleaned.
Passengers described a messy scene but praised the pilots and crew for their professional handling.