30 balloons found in southern, western Japan

FUKUOKA, Japan - More than 30 unidentified big balloons are found across a wide area of western and southwestern Japan on July 8. Photo shows one of the balloons that reached Fukuoka, Kyushu. From each polyethylene balloon hung what appeared to be a timer and a plastic container. Police suspect the balloons may have come from overseas.

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