A suspected surveillance balloon was found by commercial fishermen off the coast of Alaska, CNN reported citing three sources. They are expected to turn it over to the FBI for further examination at the lab in Quantico, Virginia. The unmanned balloon will be handed over to government representatives over the weekend.
A suspected surveillance balloon was found by commercial fishermen off the coast of Alaska, CNN reported citing three sources. They are expected to turn it over to the FBI for further examination at the lab in Quantico, Virginia. The unmanned balloon will be handed over to government representatives over the weekend.
While officials have not released a statement about the balloon yet, sources told CNN that they do not know what the object is. The media outlet added that the FBI said it resembles surveillance balloons used by foreign countries.
CNN further added that the suspected surveillance object crossed into the United States via Alaskan airspace.
🚨#BREAKING: A Commercial Fishermen has spotted suspected spy balloon off the coast of Alaska
A Commercial fishermen off the coast of Alaska has discovered what officials fear might be another spy balloon, and they’re bringing it to shore. Three sources… pic.twitter.com/1MkjdqyEL3
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“The FBI is aware of debris found off the coast of Alaska by a commercial fishing vessel. We will work with our partners to assist with the logistics of the debris recovery,” the FBI said, according to the New York Post. The North American Aerospace Defense Command is yet to address the unmanned object.