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October 11, 2010

America's Challenge Balloon Damaged By Gunfire Over Texas

Sheriff Reportedly Has A Suspect In Custody, But Would Not Confirm

Reports coming into ANN indicate that the first America's Challenge Gas Balloon to land did so because it was shot at by someone as it flew at about 800' AGL over Texas.

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Only Two Remain Aloft In America's Challenge Gas Balloon Race

Race Looks To Be Flying To Historic Finish

 Barely 48 hours after a beautiful launch into a flawless night sky, ANN can report that the 'America's Challenge' is aptly named. According to officials with the race, 'just two balloons remain aloft in the 15th America’s Challenge distance race for gas balloons – and it looks like regardless of who wins, history will be made.'

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