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Missing blimp found crashed in Ohio

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WORTHINGTON, Ohio, Aug. 14 (UPI) -- A blimp that broke away from its moorings at Ohio State University's Don Scott Field has been found, officials said.

The 128-foot-long blimp was missing for more than seven hours before it was found crashed in Worthington about 7 a.m. Sunday, the Columbus (Ohio) Dispatch reported.

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High winds tore the blimp from its moorings. The blimp displayed advertisements for Hangar 1 Vodka, the State Highway Patrol said.

Officials said the Federal Aviation Administration, Homeland Security and Transportation Security Administration were notified of the potential danger before the craft was discovered wrecked.

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