6 yr. old alone in runaway experimental balloon (1 Viewer)

[Nigel]

I literally feel nauseous over this.

 

[Hawks64]

the local news feed just said still about 8000-8500 feet. Nerve racking.

 

[Wrigley]

boy has fallen out?

 

[General Malaise]

Boy jumped out a while ago they are speculating. Sad.

 

[Harry Manback]

this is truly unbelievable i hope they can somehow manage to get that kid out safely or land safely. do they have communication with him?

No communication with the kid. I don't see how they can rescue him :(

Tough to imagine how they could.I don't know enough about how a helicopter works to know if it would be safe/possible to hover above the craft, and either lower someone or lower ropes to reel it in.I'd be concerned with the downdraft from the helo causing the craft to crash.

 

[KCC]

Early report that the child has fallen out - unconfirmed.

 

[QUEZILLA]

At 25mph, if he lands at the right angle I think he can slide on the plywood. It may be a long shot, but it's possible.

 

[No. 16]

1 helicopter

3 or 4 jets and a large net.

Connect a large net along side the 3 or 4 jets. Have the jets fly under the balloon while the helicopter above shoots it down.

 

[Harry Manback]

OH god.

:(

 

[IvanKaramazov]

Well, this thread ruined my day.

:(

 

[Sheriff Bart]

Boy jumped out a while ago they are speculating. Sad.

Oh man. :(

 

[Hawks64]

I literally feel nauseous over this.

:( :(

 

[urbanhack]

Early report that the child has fallen out - unconfirmed.

#### :(

 

[Godsbrother]

Early report that the child has fallen out - unconfirmed.

The newsfeed I am watching seem to think he is still on board.

 

[Worm]

I have a Curious George helium foil birthday balloon in our house from August 8th and it still hasn't come down yet... this could go on for a while.

 

[RBM]

kind of looks like a ufo

Looks like a flying saucer from those old crappy Ed Wood movies

 

[Hawks64]

Early report that the child has fallen out - unconfirmed.

NOT being reported by anyone on the local feed. Have a local officer on now.

 

[AAABatteries]

Early report that the child has fallen out - unconfirmed.

Which channel is reporting this? What gives them that thought?

 

[QUEZILLA]

Where are you guys hearing he jumped?

 

[Harry Manback]

I hope to god he didn't really jump out.

I can't imagine why he would on purpose...

 

[Hawks64]

Officer just said he is still in the basket. No idea how they can confirm this but that's what they said.

 

[Fennis]

How is it flying? What is propelling it? Why is it going in circles?

 

[ThaPenguin]

Flight of the Navigator?

 

[Schlzm]

If the kid is still in the balloon they need to get some PJ's to him in a helo stat before this ends badly, I am really hoping the kid is still in the balloon, not following on CNN from my office.

Schlzm

 

[The Noid]

I hope to god he didn't really jump out.I can't imagine why he would on purpose...

Well, he is a 6yo. They panic easy, think they can fly like Superman, etc.

 

[Hawks64]

How is it flying? What is propelling it? Why is it going in circles?

Filled with Helium. Air and it's not, the helicopter is circling and using very high levels of zoom.

 

[Harry Manback]

I really feel ill thinking about him jumping.

I cannot even believe how quickly I've become emotionally invested in this story.

And I don't even have kids.

:( :(

 

[KCC]

Early report that the child has fallen out - unconfirmed.

Which channel is reporting this? What gives them that thought?

CNN - I'm not vouching for it - it's unconfirmed.

 

[Sarnoff]

How is it flying? What is propelling it? Why is it going in circles?

Wind.

 

[Flying Spaghetti Monster]

At what height will oxygen run out?

 

[QUEZILLA]

They just said when the temp cools the balloon will rise more.

 

[Nigel]

Reminds me of the Payne Stewart plane watch.

 

[The Noid]

CNN feed is showing it from above so there's some aircraft right with him now. Even looks to be descending.

 

[urbanhack]

Looks like it is losing steam....

 

[Lehigh98]

I have a Curious George helium foil birthday balloon in our house from August 8th and it still hasn't come down yet... this could go on for a while.

WTF is wrong with you people?

 

[Harry Manback]

Early report that the child has fallen out - unconfirmed.

Which channel is reporting this? What gives them that thought?

CNN - I'm not vouching for it - it's unconfirmed.

I don't see any mention at all of this on CNN.

 

[Jackstraw]

Stay strong balloon kid.

 

[KCC]

The kid's name is "Falcon".

 

[Harry Manback]

I have a Curious George helium foil birthday balloon in our house from August 8th and it still hasn't come down yet... this could go on for a while.

WTF is wrong with you people?

Huh?

 

[Hawks64]

Now at 6500 feet per Colorado Emergency Mgmt.

 

[krista4]

Early report that the child has fallen out - unconfirmed.

Which channel is reporting this? What gives them that thought?

CNN - I'm not vouching for it - it's unconfirmed.

I don't see any mention at all of this on CNN.

I'm watching CNN (the TV station, not online) right now and they are still talking about the rescue mission and the Blackhawk helicopter coming into the area. No mention at all of this.

 

[The Noid]

If this starts to crash, I wonder if they will cut the feed.

 

[Harry Manback]

Just think about how popular this kid is going to be for months at school when they rescue him! What a story to have...

 

[Worm]

I have a Curious George helium foil birthday balloon in our house from August 8th and it still hasn't come down yet... this could go on for a while.

WTF is wrong with you people?

Huh?

Just pointing out that these things can hold strong for a while. Looks like it's starting to deflate though.

 

[B-Deep]

I really feel ill thinking about him jumping.I cannot even believe how quickly I've become emotionally invested in this story.And I don't even have kids. :( :(

i have a 6 year old and this is unfathomable to me

 

[Casting Couch]

The thing looks like it's moving incredibly fast.

WOW, that thing is really fast.

 

[krista4]

Early report that the child has fallen out - unconfirmed.

Which channel is reporting this? What gives them that thought?

CNN - I'm not vouching for it - it's unconfirmed.

I don't see any mention at all of this on CNN.

I'm watching CNN (the TV station, not online) right now and they are still talking about the rescue mission and the Blackhawk helicopter coming into the area. No mention at all of this.

OK, now they're talking to a guy who thinks the kid is no longer onboard based on the way the balloon is flying.

 

[guru_007]

how the #### are they going to stop this thing.

 

[KCC]

Early report that the child has fallen out - unconfirmed.

Which channel is reporting this? What gives them that thought?

CNN - I'm not vouching for it - it's unconfirmed.

I don't see any mention at all of this on CNN.

I'm watching CNN (the TV station, not online) right now and they are still talking about the rescue mission and the Blackhawk helicopter coming into the area. No mention at all of this.

They haven't mentioned it again - it's a developing story, so a lot of the information is fluid and subject to change with updates.

 

[QUEZILLA]

25 mph, 8,000 ft.