Military officials intercepted the balloon over Utah and said it was not a threat to national security.
It seems almost too comical to be true, but this is the world we live in. One year after the U.S. shot down a Chinese spy balloon that ignited a national frenzy, the military has spotted another balloon in American skies. Officials are tracking a high-altitude balloon flying over the Western U.S., CBS News reported on Friday afternoon. Earlier in the day, the balloon was allegedly flying over Colorado and sparked concern among military officials.
, confirmed to Gizmodo that the military had detected a “small balloon” at an altitude varying between 43,000-45,000 feet . “The balloon was intercepted by fighters over Utah, who determined it was not maneuverable and did not present a threat to national security. will continue to track and monitor the balloon,” U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant Benjamin Wiseman said in an email. “The FAA also determined the balloon posed no hazard to flight safety.
remains in close coordination with the FAA to ensure flight safety.” As of publication, there aren’t any public photos of this recent balloon, which some reports say appears to be made of Mylar and have a small box hanging underneath it. The balloon is purportedly drifting east in the jetstream and is expected to fly over Georgia on Friday night, according to CBS News. Back in February 2023, the Chinese spy balloon debacle caused havoc in the U.S.
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