Three Witnesses Saw a Black Object Rise and Vanish Into a Canyon
A Pentagon memo documents the sighting in the western United States. The location and exact date were redacted, and the object’s speed was not measured.
Pentagon documents released on October 23 describe a black, triangular object seen by three witnesses, including federal agents, before it vanished into a canyon. Journalist Ross Coulthart says it may pose a potential threat, but no evidence has been presented to support that claim.
Pentagon documents released on October 23 describe a silent, black, triangular object whose identity remains unknown. This is the seventh installment in the U.S. government’s release of UFO documents and includes 28 documents. Journalist Ross Coulthart reviewed them and said the object may pose a potential threat.
“I think they’re playing games with us,” Coulthart told NewsNation. He said witnesses have reported seeing black objects like this for many years, dating back to the 1940s.
What the Memo Says
Three witnesses, including federal law enforcement agents, described a sighting in the western United States. It took place in 2026; the exact date and location were redacted. According to a memo from the Pentagon office responsible for investigating UFO reports, the object was completely black, had a matte finish, and made no sound. The witnesses estimated its wingspan at between 4 and 4.6 meters. It rose vertically for about 10 seconds, hovered for about 20 seconds, then moved rapidly toward a canyon and disappeared. Its speed was not measured by an instrument.
The following day, investigators searched the area but found no debris or markings. The office clarified that the descriptions reflected the witnesses’ impressions and were not conclusive proof of the object’s characteristics.
What Remains Unresolved
Coulthart says unidentified sources believe higher-quality photographs and videos exist but have not yet been released. He called on President Trump to disclose more information before the midterm elections on November 3, expressing concern that the president could lose control of the House of Representatives.
The documents themselves do not say the object posed a danger. Coulthart is the only source mentioned here who describes it as a threat.
Coulthart also mentioned Walter Haut, the public information officer at Roswell Army Air Field in 1947, who announced at the time that a “flying disc” had been recovered. The military later determined that the material came from a balloon. Haut’s affidavit is included among the released materials, but its inclusion does not confirm its contents or link it to the triangular-object sighting.
Questions & answers
Who witnessed the sighting?
According to the memo, three witnesses, including federal law enforcement agents, saw the object in the western United States. The sighting took place in 2026, and the date and location were redacted in the document.
Did the government determine that the object was dangerous?
No. The documents do not identify the object or determine its origin. The claim that it posed a threat comes from Coulthart alone.