A balloon at heights well above jet airliners reportedly sent by Chinese officials to spy on the United States drifted over Columbia, Missouri today.

The photos show the balloon over the Old Southwest neighborhood at around 1:45 pm CST. The weather was clear and the white balloon was clearly visible. A round, solid white orb, the balloon is distinct from lower-flying hot air balloons that frequent Columbia skies.

 

 

 

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