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Coverage dated October 15, 2026

Hot air balloon rider allegedly takes apples from Woodstock Orchards mid-flight

Headline from WTNH New Haven

WOODSTOCK, Conn. (WTNH) — A family-owned farm in Woodstock is calling out a balloon company after it says a hot air balloon rider swiped apples from its orchard. Woodstock Orchards said this is the second time the hot air balloon has come down into the orchard - with someone reaching out, taking app…

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  1. WTNH New Haven

    Hot air balloon rider allegedly takes apples from Woodstock Orchards mid-flight (opens WTNH New Haven)

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    WOODSTOCK, Conn. (WTNH) — A family-owned farm in Woodstock is calling out a balloon company after it says a hot air balloon rider swiped apples from its orchard. Woodstock Orchards said this is the second time the hot air balloon has come down into the orchard - with someone reaching out, taking app…

  2. New York Post

    Connecticut orchard claims hot air balloon company has been swiping its apples from the sky in seething post (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    "To have this happen once is upsetting. To have it happen twice makes it even more disappointing," Woodstock Orchards wrote.