Ever wanted to fly?

[severine]

Ever wanted to fly as a child?

Wow! Can't imagine what this kids' parents are feeling right now:

http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/10/15/colorado.boy.balloon/index.html

http://www.9news.com/news/article.aspx?storyid=125161&catid=339

http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/21306839/detail.html

 

[severine]

The balloon has touched down and it's empty. They're not sure if the child fell out or what. How sad.

I guess the family was on "Wife Swap" and the father is a science guy. They weather chase and the balloon was never intended to hold a person.

ETA: Latest update is that they don't think the boy was in the balloon; doesn't appear anyone was inside the compartment below. They're searching the neighborhood now thinking the boy is hiding.

 

[Tin]

Really sad, kid must have jumped or fell out somewhere.

 

[severine]

The latest update is that they don't think he was on board at all. I guess it had a lightweight plywood floor (was meant for weather experiments) and it was not "breached"--whatever they mean by that. They're searching the neighborhood.

 

[snoseek]

Oh damn where is this kid!!!!! Parents must be completely terrified

 

[severine]

There is now a conflicting report that there was a box that was initially attached to the craft that was not attached anymore when it landed--and the brother claims his brother climbed into that box before it took off.

I cannot imagine how those parents must feel right now. My heart goes out to them.

 

[snoseek]

Boy found!!!!!!

 

[Hawkshot99]

I am guessing publicity stunt by parents......

 

[severine]

I am guessing publicity stunt by parents......

Wouldn't be out of the question considering they were on "Wife Swap." Clearly they're okay with being in the spotlight.

Glad the boy was found and is safe!

 

[mondeo]

Well, they did name him Falcon...

 

[severine]

Well, they did name him Falcon...

I did find that to be quite a propos.

 

[dmc]

Who pays for this "rescue"? I don't want my tax $ paying for this crap..

 

[deadheadskier]

As is the American way, you can already buy a Tshirt to commemorate the event :lol:

http://www.uglypigtees.com/funny-t-shirts/balloon-boy.php

 

[faceplant]

there saying its misdeameanor time



I just hate when that happens....


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