
Texas residents have reportedly spotted a blimp conducting surveillance operations over the town of Zapata. Border Report noted that it is the first time residents spotted a blimp in the area.
Over 185 feet long and 62 wide, blimps are operated by U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Air and Marine Operations and are used to help track suspicious behavior from the air. They are equipped with dozens of cameras and sensory technology and have a radar range of 200 miles.