Thousands of Drone Sightings in Northeast U.S. Spark Social Media Frenzy

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Residents along the east coast of the U.S. have reported thousands of mysterious drone sightings on social media. Federal officials say they are still investigating the reports, but the objects do not pose a security threat.

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00:00The U.S. federal government has responded to thousands of reports of drones over the

00:05country's east coast, saying the objects pose no threat.

00:09Americans have taken to social media over the past few weeks, reporting more than 5,000

00:14drone sightings.

00:16Many shared videos showing lights moving across the sky.

00:19Some lawmakers have demanded President Joe Biden's administration explain the phenomenon.

00:24Local, state and federal authorities say they are investigating the reports and that most

00:29of the sightings were of manned aircraft.

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