Was Balloon-Boy incident a staged hoax?

Interview Sets Off Skeptics of Balloon Drama

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In a posting typical of many found on an array of Web sites, one person commented on the Denver Post site: “Clearly a hoax. The kid said he had all of his toys and snacks up there with him in the attic. Now how would he have that if he accidentally released the balloon and then ran up there to hide? I really hope something is done about this.”

Comment: Too early to tell but something smells about this