This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It will not be checked again for changes.

You can find the current article at its original source at http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/world/americas/8309818.stm

The article has changed 12 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.

Version 1 Version 2
US runaway balloon lands in field US runaway balloon lands in field
(10 minutes later)
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.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.
US media reports say the boy was not found on board. Police are now said to be searching for him on the ground.
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 before it came down, surrounded by rescue vehicles.
It came down surrounded by rescue vehicles. It remains unclear whether the boy is inside the aircraft. Earlier, Larimer County sheriff's office spokeswoman Cathy Davis told reporters the balloon was owned by the boy's parents and tethered in the back garden of their home.
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.
She said two sons were playing outside when the older boy saw the younger one climb in and the balloon fly away.She said two sons were playing outside when the older boy saw the younger one climb in and the balloon fly away.
The boy was named by local police as Falcon Heene. His father, Richard Heene, apparently used the balloon to track the weather.
Live footage of the balloon, which was being tracked by media helicopters, showed it soaring high above the ground.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. The child was believed to have climbed in through an access door.
Are you in the area? Did you see the balloon in the sky? Send us your comments using the form below.
Send your pictures to yourpics@bbc.co.uk, text them to +44 7725 100 100 or you have a large file you can upload here.
Read the terms and conditions
At no time should you endanger yourself or others, take any unnecessary risks or infringe any laws.
A selection of your comments may be published, displaying your name and location unless you state otherwise in the box below.
The BBC may edit your comments and not all emails will be published. Your comments may be published on any BBC media worldwide. Terms & Conditions