A father in Fort Collins, Colorado, calls 911 to report that his homemade flying saucer has escaped with his 6-year-old son on board, and a news helicopter captures footage of the balloon being chased. The incident quickly gains national attention, with various authorities struggling to come up with a plan to rescue the boy.
Trainwreck: Balloon Boy
A desperate father falsely claims his son is stuck in a runaway balloon, sparking a chaotic and televised chase, only to be exposed as one of America's most notorious hoaxes.
