Gov. Phil Murphy has asked the Biden administration to put more resources into an investigation of mysterious drone sightings that have been reported in New Jersey and nearby states.
ByLocal, state and national authorities are expressing increasing concern over the mysterious drones in New Jersey and the Mid-Atlantic region.that have been reported in New Jersey and nearby states.
"This leaves action surrounding the squarely on the shoulders of the federal government," Murphy said. "More federal resources are needed to understand what is behind this activity." The drones have drawn intense public concern and curiosity since residents first reported seeing them last month. Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia said from four to 180 aircraft have been reported to authorities since Nov. 18, appearing from dusk till 11 p.m.
Some federal lawmakers have called on the military to "shoot down" the drones. The drones also appear to avoid detection by traditional methods such as helicopter and radio, according to a state lawmaker who was briefed by the Department of Homeland Security.In one case, a medevac helicopter was unable to pick up a seriously injured car accident victim in Branchburg Township in Somerset County late last month due to drones hovering near the planned landing zone, according to NJ.com.
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