China Spy Balloon Shot Down Over Atlantic, Live Feed Captures Its Plummet Into Ocean
deadline.comThe controversial Chinese balloon that traversed the United States has been shot down. A live feed on YouTube covered the balloon’s plummet from 60,000 feet.
The shoot occurred over the Atlantic Ocean just east of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and reports indicate that efforts are being made to recover it for study.
A full air ground-stop was in effect in the area until 3:30 pm. ET to facilitate the balloon takedown. Political and public pressure to down the balloon mounted in the last few days, with one Congressman calling for an investigation as to why it was allowed to continue on its path.
The administration line was that debris from any shoot would potentially cause damage. But President Biden said today to reporters, “We’ll take care of it.” A few hours later, the balloon was shot down.
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