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US boy 'aboard' drifting balloon US runaway balloon lands in field
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A six-year-old boy is reportedly stranded in a helium balloon floating over the US state of Colorado, in a drama broadcast by TV stations. A helium balloon which was floating over the US state of Colorado with a six-year-old boy reportedly inside has landed, in a drama broadcast on TV.
The mushroom-shaped silver balloon, apparently made by the boy's father, reportedly reached heights of 7,000ft.The mushroom-shaped silver balloon, apparently made by the boy's father, reportedly reached heights of 7,000ft.
The balloon was floating about 40 miles north of Denver as officials sought to work out a rescue plan.The balloon was floating about 40 miles north of Denver as officials sought to work out a rescue plan.
A Larimer County sheriff's office spokeswoman said they were trying to determine the best course of action. It came down surrounded by rescue vehicles. It remains unclear whether the boy is inside the aircraft.
She told the CNN network that the local air force base, the Federal Aviation Authority and news groups with helicopters were talking about ways to try to rescue him. Earlier, Larimer County sheriff's office spokeswoman Cathy Davis told reporters earlier the balloon was owned by the boy's parents and tethered in the back garden of their home.
Live footage of the balloon, which is being tracked by media helicopters, showed it soaring high above the ground. She said two sons were playing outside when the older boy saw the younger one climb in and the balloon fly away.
It has not been independently confirmed that the child is inside the balloon but he is believed to have climbed in through an access door at the family home. Live footage of the balloon, which was being tracked by media helicopters, showed it soaring high above the ground.
It has not been independently confirmed that the child is inside the balloon but he is believed to have climbed in through an access door.
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