Military officials are investigating a large balloon and payload discovered by fishermen off the coast of Alaska. The balloon is being analyzed at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson to determine its purpose.
Key Points
Fishermen discovered a large balloon and payload off the coast of Alaska
Balloon is being analyzed at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson
Previous incident with a Chinese spy balloon led to international attention
Pros
Discovery of potential surveillance device
Cooperation between military, FBI, and Coast Guard for investigation
Cons
Uncertainty about the balloon's purpose and origin