Colorado Boy on the Loose in Experimental Aircraft *UPDATED!
Thursday, October 15, 2009 at 2:42PM
Rick C.Limpert

A 6 year old Colorado boy was on his parent's experimental aircraft/hot air balloon today when it launched up into the air.

Rescuers are following and tracking the homemade aircraft over Ft. Collins, Colorado.

It is not clear what will be the best way to get the boy down.  FAA officials are tracking the aircraft with help of news helicopters and radar at Denver International Airport.

--Updates to follow

Update;  Balloon touches down softly, boy was not onboard.

 

Update:  Boy found safe at home,  a big hoax.

 

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