Chinese spy craft payload located off waters of South Carolina, mostly intact: US official
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A senior U.S. military official said the government has located the payload of the Chinese spy balloon that was shot down off the coast of South Carolina after traveling across the U.S.
Bad weather will delay the search for debris. Rainfall and winds traveling at 29 to 35 mph are expected to affect the debris field. "Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility," according to the gale warning. Liz Friden is a Pentagon producer based in Washington, D.C.
''The recovery operation is ongoing, and by operation we include ship movements to/from the site as well as activities on site and security of the site," the senior military official said. "The weather is impacting operations below the surface for a short period, so we’re conducting offload and resupply in the interim. US Coast Guard ships remain on site for security. The HOS Rosebud will assist in the recovery operation in the coming days.''
Pentagon spokesman Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder is expected to provide updates on the recovery effort at 2 p.m. ET on Friday.
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