In this video, we dive into the story of Balloonfest '86, a charity event in Cleveland, Ohio that aimed to break the world record for the simultaneous release of balloons. With 1.5 million balloons released, it was a spectacular sight, but things quickly took a turn for the worse. Balloons ended up causing problems for boat-users and even resulted in a tragic incident where two fishermen lost their lives. We explore the aftermath of the event and the legal consequences for the organizers.
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