A Bristol man has claimed possession of the 'UFO' spotted flying over Filton yesterday evening (July 10). At the time, Bristol Live reported that the 'UFO', which was silver in colour and could be clearly seen against the backdrop of a clear blue summer sky, had prompted people below to stop in the street and take photos.
The article acknowledged that despite the confusion it looked pretty similar to a helium balloon shaped as a number or letter - and it turns out our theory was right. This morning, a resident from St George (or 'alien' as he has jokingly dubbed himself), has taken responsibility and said it was one of his birthday balloons, which had escaped from his garden celebrations.
Tim Bell, who turned 50 on Friday (July 8), lost both of his helium-filled decorations during his garden party at around 4pm. The balloon, which was in the shape of a number five, had been part of a set of two (the other being a '0' to make up '50'), given to Tim by his cousin.
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Tim said that the balloons even had a label on them, which read: "Happy 50th Tim, from Jonathan". He explained: "The alien UFO was my 50th balloon - I had a '5' and a '0' in my garden party yesterday that blew away. So I guess I'm the alien you're looking for - the alien is from St George!"
People had reportedly flocked to take photos of the silver object in the sky as it flew above North Filton at around 6pm yesterday evening. The resident who took the photos, David Leahy, said: "I was about to get a Chinese carryout when I spotted it.
"A few people were taking pictures when they saw me taking some. It's probably just a weather balloon, but you never know!
"It was ascending slowly I think - no sudden movements, so probably not ET!"
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