Unusual Floating Object Observed Near Freeway in East LA
Date & Time: 02/18/2025 – 5:45 PM
Location: I-710 southbound on-ramp, just before I-5
While driving home from work yesterday, I noticed something unusual out of the corner of my eye as I got onto the freeway. To my surprise, there was an object floating alongside, appearing to spin or rotate in an odd manner. It looked like it would shrink down to a smaller size before expanding again. I would estimate it was about 300 feet in the air.
The object seemed to drift slightly westward but didn’t ascend any higher than its initial altitude. It’s likely just a balloon, but I thought it was worth sharing!
That’s an interesting sighting! It’s always curious to see something unexpected in the sky, especially while driving. Your description of the object spinning and changing size does sound a lot like how some balloons behave in the wind. They can sometimes appear to float almost magically, especially if they are caught in thermal updrafts. However, it’s intriguing that it seemed to drift without gaining altitude.
Did you get any pictures or videos? Even if it turns out to be a balloon, it’s always fun to speculate about unusual sightings. Thanks for sharing your experience!