In the news today, Brazillian RC priest Father Adelir de Carli has vanished offshore in an attempt to break the world record for longest helium filled balloon flight.
He filled up hundreds of balloons with ACME helium and set off for the skies. Crowds say it was a miraculous sight to behold as Father de Carli floated towards his employer, not knowing at the time that he was never to be seen again.
Father Carli sent radio messages to say that he was losing height late on Sunday and by this morning - Wednesday - a rescue operation had instantly jumped into action.As well as his GPS and satellite phone, he was equipped with a buoyant chair and a scuba-tank propelled underwater jet pack. He is also an experienced skydiver and crocodile tamer.
Planes and helicopters of the Brazilian air force as well as boats of the Brazilian navy are searching off the coast of Santa Catarina state, where pieces of balloons were found on a beach. The site is said to have resembled a ghost circus.
Searchers had previously swooped in on several outdoor childrens birthday parties looking for Father Carli, having spotted the balloons from above.
Father Carli was hoping to raise money to fund a rest stop for lorry drivers.
The Roman Catholic church has released a statement stating "The Lord works in mysterious ways. As do nutters with helium balloons"
Full story on BBC news...
(My version mostly made up)
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