An oddity in the sky is set to return to West Michigan in 2026, as a helicopter towing a giant hexagon will be back to continue a scientific study of groundwater.
Last August, many neighbors in the Kalamazoo area spotted the hexagon dangling beneath a helicopter. FOX 17’s Julie Dunmire found out it was part of an effort to survey aquifers in the state.
WATCH: What’s that? How a hexagon in the sky helps scientists study groundwater
What’s that? Helicopter hauling hexagon spotted across Kalamazoo area
The U.S. Geological Survey says it is planning to conduct more flights with the magnetic hexagon in 2026 and 2027 to help the Michigan Water Use Advisory Council get a better grip on what liquid resources are available in the state…