Event Brief
Hot Air Balloon Disrupts Kayakers in Canberra Lake
Filed: Mar 15, 2026 at 9:07 PM ET
Summary: A hot air balloon unexpectedly knocked two kayakers into Lake Burley Griffin while they were taking selfies.
WHO: Hot Air Balloon
WHAT: Knocked kayakers into the lake
WHEN: Mar 15, 2026 at 8:34 PM ET
WHERE: Lake Burley Griffin
WHY: The balloon came too close to the kayakers
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