Rescuers searched the waters off the Atlantic coast of
The Rev. Adelir Antonio de Carli, 41, was strapped to a seat attached to a huge cluster of red, green, yellow and white helium party balloons. Wearing a helmet, a thermal suit and carrying a GPS device and a satellite phone, Carli was reported missing about eight hours after losing contact with authorities.
As an experienced skydiver, Carli attempted the record-breaking balloon flight in an effort to raise money to fund a spiritual rest stop for Brazilian truckers.
Seas were calm Tuesday in the area where Carli disappeared, and the ocean’s temperature was a mild 68 degrees Farenheit, prompting rescue leaders to voice confidence that Carli could survive in the water for at least five days.
A video of Carli posted on Globo TV’s G1 Web site showed him smiling as he slipped into his flight suit.
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