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 SLIN Buenos Aires NOTICIAS ARGENTINAS in Spanish 1320 GMT 28 Sep 89
 SUBJ Rocket Found in Desolate Area
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 1    [Text] Cordoba, 28 Sep (NA) -- An experimental space vehicle [cohete
 experimental s'onda] weighing 400 kg was found on 25 September between the
 townships of Quilino and Cruz del Eje, 280 km northwest of Cordoba.  The
 rocket, which was not carrying explosives, had crashed in an unspecified
 point in the northern part of Cordoba Province.
 2    The rocket is 3 meters long and 50 centimeters in diameter.  It was found
 buried 2.5 meters deep in salty ground [suelo salitrosol in a desolate
 salt flat just 5 km from the road linking Quilino to Cruz del Eje, west of
 the city of Dean Funes.
 3    The local residents spotted the rocket and reported it to the regional
 police.  Air Force personnel have posted sentries around the crash site.
 4    Local residents have reported that,since late last year they have observed
 "a number of strange events in the region," including sighting of UFOs,
 helicopters and ground vehicles.
 5    Last Monday, two residents were crossing the area through the "Los
 Ramblones" pass when they found the rocket partially buried in the ground.
 They alerted the police.
 6    It is strongly believed that the rocket belongs to the Air Force and that
 today it will be collected by specialized personnel and taken to the
 Cordoba Air Force garrison.  (endall) 281320                282234 sep BT
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