Suspected spy balloon brought down over Atlantic

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A balloon U.S. officials suspect of being a Chinese spy device was brought down by the U.S. on Saturday off the Carolina cosst.

The military was in the area to recover the debris before it sank.

A small explosion was seen in the balloon that flew at 60,000 feet before it fell into the ocean.

Air traffic was restricted in area during the operation.