Case Directory Category 2, Close Encounters Preliminary Rating: 5 |
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A Hynek
Classification of Close Encounter is usually
an incident involving an object less than 500
feet from the witness. The size of the
object, viewing conditions, or
stereoscopic vision (depth perception)
may render the object in greater detail and
still qualify the sighting as a Close
Encounter even though the object may have been
beyond 500'. The incident depicted in
the logo was encountered during an intense
storm near Princeton, IN, Aug. 1973. |
Fran
Ridge:
November 19, 2013, near Valdosta, Georgia
6:20 p.m. Two witnesses, each with over 30+ years
experience as Army and Air Force aircraft
maintenance technicians, reported that they both
observed a huge triangular flying object that flew
about 500 feet above them moving from north to
south. The surface of the object was not clear, and
had a rippling effect like “a heat mirage down the
road on a hot summer's day.” There were no
anti-collision lights that should be on all
aircraft. They both said that the object had a wing
span larger than a C-5A cargo plane and flew slowly
at 10 15 knots (12-17 mph) allowing an examination
of the underside of the object. The object flew
silently with absolutely no noise. As it slowly
passed by, the rear of the object displayed a row of
white pulsing lights. These lights did not light up
the exterior of the object but were set back or
surrounded by a shroud. As it got further out a very
small drone-like object was noticed flying alongside
on the left. When the object got further out it
banked to the southeast allowing them to see clearly
the triangular shape of the object. The next two
drawings (see report) were made by one of the
witnesses and display the object from two different
angles as well as the drone with the red/white
rotating lights. (MUFON 52339)
Detailed reports and documents reports/20131119georgia_adel.pdf (Robert Powell) mufon.com/2013-annual-report---top-cases.html (MUFON Science Review Board) |