(CNN) -- The family of a boy who is believed to have set adrift a balloon in Colorado is known for storm chasing and conducting extreme science experiments together, according to the father's MySpace page. The Heene family, known for storm chasing together, appeared on ABC's "Wife Swap." Richard Heene describes himself in his profile as a storm chaser and the host of a documentary series and radio show that investigates  "the mysteries of science." The Fort Collins family was also featured on the ABC show "Wife Swap." "When the Heene family aren't chasing storms, they devote their time to scientific experiments that include looking for extraterrestrials and building a research-gathering flying saucer to send into the eye of the storm," the show's Web site said.
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Dad of boy who untethered balloon is storm chaser, "science detective"
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Richard Heene, wife and boys conducted extreme experiments together
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Dad said that despite appearance of danger, "my family is never put in harm's way"
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"Wife Swap" family spent time making "research-gathering flying saucer"
An undated picture on the site shows the family standing behind an object that appears similar to that seen flying above @placeholder.