Two lights rose straight into the sky, then passed over a group of onlookers. One witness couldn’t see what was behind them and didn’t know whether the sight was real or an illusion.
The incident took place in 1955 and was described in a CIA document. One detail may have influenced the account: a pilot said he had also seen a flying saucer. But even after reviewing the report, the document found no evidence of an unusual aircraft.
What Did the Witness See?
According to the document, the lights first climbed to a great height. They then passed over the onlookers. The object behind them remained invisible, so the witness couldn’t determine what they had seen.
The document says the lights appeared to be about 2.7 kilometers high. It also says viewing conditions were probably good. Even so, the witness couldn’t see the object itself.
The account came from interviews with witnesses after the incident. The document doesn’t say exactly where it took place, and provides no details that would identify the onlookers. So beyond the description of the lights, very little is known about what they saw that day.
One Remark That May Have Influenced the Account
The document says a pilot reported seeing a flying saucer, too. Its author thought the remark may have influenced the way the witness interpreted what they saw. In other words, what people heard about the incident may have shaped the account they gave afterward.
But the pilot didn’t solve the mystery. The witness never saw what was behind the lights, and the report couldn’t confirm that any kind of machine was there. The document also noted that the description alone was not enough to prove an unusual aircraft was involved.
What Remains Unknown
It’s unknown what the lights were or what passed over the group. The document offers no clear conventional explanation and concludes that the account did not prove an unusual aircraft was involved.
The lights disappeared from view, but the question remained: What had passed overhead?
