Have you seen this man???

Brazilian priest Adelir Antonio de Carli disappeared after taking helium induced joyride from the port city of Paranagua on April 20th, 2008.

The 41 year-old priest was hoping to break a 19 hour balloon flight record in order to raise money for a spiritual rest stop for truck drivers.

De Carli reached 20,000 feet before dropping to 8,200 feet aiming to land in the city of Dourados, 465 miles north-west of his starting point. He missed his target and drifted over the Atlantic Ocean.


Just eight hours after take off, the port authorities declared him missing. Fishing boats, helicopters and members of the Navy went on the hunt, hoping to find De Carli floating in the water.

Unfortunately, this week, some of De Carli's balloons were spotted floating 30 miles offshore in the Atlantic Ocean.

Although he was equipped with a thermal suit, helmet, and parachute, many fear he may not have survived.

Navy chiefs have officially called off the search this week, while many well wishers cling to the hope and pray that he may still be alive.

Family and friends of De Carli have since rented an airplane to continue their efforts to find him.