scott33 Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 They are now talking about the "missing basket" which was on it when it took off, but missing when it landed. I too thought initially he would be found hiding in his bedroom, but the latest reports are not too promising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireMedic65 Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Actually, the flight dynamics are exactly what had me thinking he might actually be in there. The way it kept wobbling and favouring one side indicated a weight imbalance, similar to that of a 50 pound kid up against one side of the compartment. I thought that at first too, but that side that was always sagging down, was the side that was losing the helium. You could see that side of the balloon was all floppy. Of course that end will sag down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustdevil Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 I thought that at first too, but that side that was always sagging down, was the side that was losing the helium. You could see that side of the balloon was all floppy. Of course that end will sag down. Yeah, towards the end, when that side got really flat, it became obvious. Whatever the situation, EPIC fail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott33 Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Ok he has now been found safe and well... Time for his arse whipping Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireMedic65 Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Kid was found, in the garage, in a box. Great job to the police who searched the house for the kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fireflymedic Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 He may be grounded until he's 100, but at least this had a happy ending. It very easily could not have been as positive. The parents are probably going to be keeping a closer eye on those kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobey Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Epic prank WIN http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/6341510/Colorado-balloon-boy-found-safe-and-well-hiding-in-attic.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HERBIE1 Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Playing the role of cynic here( one of my favorite roles)... What if this was some stupid, ill conceived hoax or stunt? The family(parents) seem to crave attention. Dad is a storm chaser wannabe, and they appeared on the TV show "Wife Swap". Maybe just a stupid mistake by a kid, but glad the little guy is OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireMedic65 Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Playing the role of cynic here( one of my favorite roles)... What if this was some stupid, ill conceived hoax or stunt? The family(parents) seem to crave attention. Dad is a storm chaser wannabe, and they appeared on the TV show "Wife Swap". Maybe just a stupid mistake by a kid, but glad the little guy is OK. I'm with ya there man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HERBIE1 Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 I'm with ya there man. Dad says it wasn't a stunt. I wonder if he made that statement before or after he found out how much the search would cost? They diverted aircraft, scrambled jets and helos, and shut down Denver Airport for a time. Still not buying it. http://news.yahoo.co..._boy_in_balloon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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