People had fun with a million balloons. Bodies were hidden beneath them

  • On September 27, 1986, the world record for most helium-filled balloons released into the air was broken in Cleveland, Ohio.
  • Nearly 1.5 million balloons fly into the air during the Balloon Festival
  • The balloons quickly fell to the ground, causing chaos in the city
  • There were many accidents and difficulties in searching for missing persons
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It all started when the United Way of Cleveland decided to set a new world record. By releasing nearly 1.5 million balloons into the air at once, the charity will raise new funds. However, the happy initiative caused real chaos in Cleveland, Ohio, and the events of September 27, 1986 are known today as the “Balloon Disaster.”

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