6yo takes off in balloon and isnt found when it lands

Apocalypsse · 16th October 2009, 08:00 AM

Woke up to hearing this on the radio, it sure does explain my sad dream last night:

6-year-old missing after balloon lands in Colorado - CNN.com

a 6yo boy and his dad were making this ballon when the kid jumped in and untethered it sending him 2km up in the air. For some reason the parents didnt notify the authorities for 30 minutes. Then once the balloon landed they found a hole in the bottom and no child.

Jeff Darby · 16th October 2009, 12:13 PM

Heard a report on the radio that the boy was found hiding in a cardboard box in the attic.

I remember my little brother causing a fuss when he was young had mom in tears cause she thought some sicko had abducted him, and the little bugger was hiding under a neighbours house watching all comotion going on around him...but a very observant officer spotted him ducking for cover and it was all over barr his floggin for getting out the troops and scaring the be - jingles out of all of us.

stirmantrees · 16th October 2009, 02:54 PM

got to wonder if it was staged?
i think the flotation device was an invention of the families or something.

anyways, glad the kid is okay.

Sean Freeman · 16th October 2009, 08:56 PM

Quote:

anyways, glad the kid is okay

+1... Not many things worse than losing a child

Apocalypsse · 17th October 2009, 10:38 AM

The family is known for trying to get its 15 minutes of fame. The kid said "You guys said we did this for the show" when they found him in the box. So it looks like it was staged.

Apocalypsse · 19th October 2009, 08:42 AM

Confirmed hoax to build up some publicity for a reality show.

Eric Frei · 24th December 2009, 07:41 PM

Both parents headed to the slammer for a short wake up call.

Parents in balloon hoax receive short jail terms | Philadelphia Inquirer | 12/24/2009

windthrown · 25th December 2009, 02:43 PM

20 days in jail... what a phucking joke. They should have gotten at least a year or two to think about it. Of course, they cannot make any money from a book, movie or TV deal. And their legal fees will keep them broke for a very long time, as well as the $47,000 it may cost them for the rescue effort.

stirmantrees · 26th December 2009, 02:51 AM

its America.
theres ways around that

as adults they should have gotten more time for wasting the precious time of the heroes that should have been patrolling and performing duties elsewhere.

windthrown · 26th December 2009, 08:17 AM

Yep. I am on the ski patrol here, and we spent a lot of time and effort looking for lost mountaineers and getting skiers off the mountain. The judge next week will decide if the parents have to pay for the rescue efforts of the 'lost in the balloon boy' or not. Lying sacks of greedy shit should be made to pay double.

Eric Frei · 26th December 2009, 08:23 AM

I think where it's a hoax they should pay.

It was one of the little kids that dobbed them in. LOL

Little ones cant lie but by the time they reach 10yo they can.

16th October 2009, 08:00 AM	#1
Apocalypsse Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 1,154	6yo takes off in balloon and isnt found when it lands Woke up to hearing this on the radio, it sure does explain my sad dream last night: 6-year-old missing after balloon lands in Colorado - CNN.com a 6yo boy and his dad were making this ballon when the kid jumped in and untethered it sending him 2km up in the air. For some reason the parents didnt notify the authorities for 30 minutes. Then once the balloon landed they found a hole in the bottom and no child.

16th October 2009, 12:13 PM	#2
Jeff Darby Moderator - Previously known as JayD Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TreeWorld, Sydney Australia Posts: 2,031	Re: 6yo takes off in balloon and isnt found when it lands Heard a report on the radio that the boy was found hiding in a cardboard box in the attic. I remember my little brother causing a fuss when he was young had mom in tears cause she thought some sicko had abducted him, and the little bugger was hiding under a neighbours house watching all comotion going on around him...but a very observant officer spotted him ducking for cover and it was all over barr his floggin for getting out the troops and scaring the be - jingles out of all of us. __________________ Member: Australian Tree Association Join the Australian Tree Association...Have your voice heard ! Arboriculture, A life long study for some, a passing phase for others © Jeffrey J Darby 2011

16th October 2009, 02:54 PM	#3
stirmantrees Mature tree Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: oviedo, fl Posts: 469	Re: 6yo takes off in balloon and isnt found when it lands got to wonder if it was staged? i think the flotation device was an invention of the families or something. anyways, glad the kid is okay.

17th October 2009, 10:38 AM	#5
Apocalypsse Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 1,154	Re: 6yo takes off in balloon and isnt found when it lands The family is known for trying to get its 15 minutes of fame. The kid said "You guys said we did this for the show" when they found him in the box. So it looks like it was staged.

19th October 2009, 08:42 AM	#6
Apocalypsse Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 1,154	Re: 6yo takes off in balloon and isnt found when it lands Confirmed hoax to build up some publicity for a reality show.

24th December 2009, 07:41 PM	#7
Eric Frei Admin - Razor sharp and independent 2 X Diploma Level 5 qualified arborist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,820	Re: 6yo takes off in balloon and isnt found when it lands Both parents headed to the slammer for a short wake up call. Parents in balloon hoax receive short jail terms \| Philadelphia Inquirer \| 12/24/2009 __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

25th December 2009, 02:43 PM	#8
windthrown Former Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: In the Great Pacific Northwest Posts: 1,211	Re: 6yo takes off in balloon and isnt found when it lands 20 days in jail... what a phucking joke. They should have gotten at least a year or two to think about it. Of course, they cannot make any money from a book, movie or TV deal. And their legal fees will keep them broke for a very long time, as well as the $47,000 it may cost them for the rescue effort.

26th December 2009, 02:51 AM	#9
stirmantrees Mature tree Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: oviedo, fl Posts: 469	Re: 6yo takes off in balloon and isnt found when it lands its America. theres ways around that as adults they should have gotten more time for wasting the precious time of the heroes that should have been patrolling and performing duties elsewhere.

26th December 2009, 08:17 AM	#10
windthrown Former Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: In the Great Pacific Northwest Posts: 1,211	Re: 6yo takes off in balloon and isnt found when it lands Yep. I am on the ski patrol here, and we spent a lot of time and effort looking for lost mountaineers and getting skiers off the mountain. The judge next week will decide if the parents have to pay for the rescue efforts of the 'lost in the balloon boy' or not. Lying sacks of greedy shit should be made to pay double.

26th December 2009, 08:23 AM	#11
Eric Frei Admin - Razor sharp and independent 2 X Diploma Level 5 qualified arborist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,820	Re: 6yo takes off in balloon and isnt found when it lands I think where it's a hoax they should pay. It was one of the little kids that dobbed them in. LOL Little ones cant lie but by the time they reach 10yo they can. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

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