High-altitude balloon intercepted by US fighters 'likely hobby balloon': NORAD
What is being characterized as a small balloon was intercepted by NORAD fighter aircraft Friday morning over Utah, a U.S. official confirmed.
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2 viewpointsSmall, nonthreatening balloon that flew over Colorado has been intercepted over Utah by NORAD
Small, nonthreatening balloon intercepted over Utah by NORAD
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1 viewpointSmall, nonthreatening balloon intercepted over Utah by NORAD
Balloon intercepted above Utah not a national security threat, NORAD reportedly says