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Green laser shined at aircraft near Orchid Ave, Mason City IA

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Orchid Ave, Iowa

A pilot reported a green laser was shined at their aircraft about half a mile east of Orchid Avenue and north of Elk Creek. Authorities are alerted to watch for anyone using lasers in the area.

Audio|Source: Cerro Gordo County Sheriff, Mason City Police and Fire
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Transcript:
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So this took a TVX from a (name withheld) at the Minneapolis Air Traffic Control Center, advising that one of his pilots reported that somebody was lighting up their plane with a green light.
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He did not have exact coordinates, but he did advise that it's going to be about a half mile east of Orchid Avenue and north of Elk Creek.
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He did not need a call back.
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This is just for our information and possibly be on the lookout for somebody playing with lasers.

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