Good grief, Charlie Brown! Giant inflatable pumpkin takes pre-Halloween flight

A giant two-story-high inflatable jack-o'-lantern broke loose and rolled through Cary, North Carolina, on Sunday. The incident occurred as the remnants of Hurricane Isaias passed through the area, leading to an unexpected pre-Halloween flight for the massive decoration.

The airborne escape quickly drew attention online, with social media users reacting enthusiastically to the event reminiscent of the classic Peanuts storyline about the Great Pumpkin. Business representatives also noted the unexpected flight served as effective advertising.