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Party-Balloon Aeronaut Priest Missing in Brazil

Posted Apr 22, 08 3:55 AM CDT in World 

(Newser) – Rescuers in boats and helicopters are searching off the coast of Brazil for a priest who vanished while trying to set a world record for the longest flight with helium-filled party balloons, AP reports. The priest took off from the northeastern city of Paranagua in a chair with hundreds of balloons attached. He was last heard from 30 miles offshore.

Searchers have found pieces of balloons, but the 41-year-old priest was wearing a helmet and thermal suit, and is an expert skydiver. "We are absolutely confident he will be found alive and well, floating in the ocean," a parish official said. "He was prepared for any kind of mishap." The flight was also being used to raise funds for a spiritual rest-stop for truckers.

Source Associated Press

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A hrlicopter searches off the coast of Brazil for the missing priest.   (24dessa)
The Reverend Adelir Antonio de Cari begins his ascent from Paranagua.   (24dessa)
The Reverend de Carli prepares for his flight.   (24dessa)
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The Reverend Adelir Antonio de Carli lifts off from the Brazilian city of Paranagua.   (24dessa)

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