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Numerous Red Balloons Found In Main Line Creek: Police

Radnor Township Police said it's unclear how the many red balloons ended up in the creek in Ithan Valley Park recently.

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Radnor Police said dozens of balloons were in the creek at Ithan Valley Park recently.
Radnor Police said dozens of balloons were in the creek at Ithan Valley Park recently. (Radnor Township Police)

BRYN MAWR, PA — Dozens of red balloons were found in a Radnor Township creek recently, according to authorities.

Radnor Police said 99 red balloons were found in a creek in Bryn Mawr's Ithan Valley Park.

"Spooky season prank or just big fans of Nena," police asked on social media, referring to the ominous red balloons in the "It" movies and the popular German 80s new wave hit "99 Luftballons."

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Police said township public works crews skimmed the creek and disposed of the balloons.

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