There was a traveler, though Inanimate figureAnd it was not forbidden Fly above the ground Great height. His name is Bradfield Bear And currently They are looking for him.
Primary school in UK Fired Teddy bear to the sky For a local project, and a game It reached the stratosphere Before you fall somewhere on this planet. After the air “mission”, the corporation’s authorities requested assistance Find the object.
On November 10, at noon, Bradfield Bearas the traveler was called, took off on board A High-altitude balloon (Stratospheric Balloon) from the site at England. A stuffed badger was also traveling on the same flight: invoice.
According to the British network BBC, The initiative was part of a scientific experiment It was implemented by Walhampton Primary School for its students in collaboration with the University of Southampton Space Flight Society.
The stratosphere balloon that carried the animal-shaped toys remained For several hours in the air, Just as expected. According to records issued by the school BBCBradfield Bear and Bell reached a height of approx 27000 meters above sea level.
Some time after it reaches the stratosphere, the layer of the atmosphere above the troposphere (where most weather events occur), the toy bear He did not resist the attack of the wind: he Separate from the balloon And rushed towards the surface of the earth.
In a video posted by the school on social media, you can see the moment the Bradfield Bear separates from the stick it was placed on and… It falls uncontrollably.
For his part, Badger Bill landed safely with a hot air balloon in a field High Wycombe (England) and was recovered.”Safe and sound“By the authorities of the educational institution. However, the companion of his mission He didn’t have the same luck.
About Bradfield Bear, His whereabouts are unknown. It is believed, according to information issued by BBCThat stuffed animal is somewhere in England.
“Has anyone seen Bradfield Bear?? 🧸🎈 He’s been missing for almost two weeks since his big balloon adventure, and everyone in Walhampton misses him terribly. Bradfield Bear is a brave bear, but we think he misses the warmth of his home. 🏡,” the school wrote on November 21 on its official Facebook page.
In turn, the entity requested the help of users to locate the stuffed doll: “If you have any information about its whereabouts, no matter how small, Please let us know. Any video or details would be of great help. We have indications that he is in the area Henley-on-Thamesbetween Early and Foley“.