NUFORC Sighting 71334

Occurred: 1978-11-21 23:45 Local - Approximate
Reported: 2009-07-26 12:24 Pacific
Duration: 5 minutes
No of observers: 1

Location: North Branch (south of), MN, USA

Shape: Rectangle
Characteristics: Lights on object, Emitted beams

That thing was not built around here

I worked 2nd. shift at F.M.C. Fridley, Mn. as a machinest. I lived in North Branch, Mn. Going N. on I 35 on my way home I saw two very bright searchlights on the E. side of the highway about 5-10 miles south of N. Branch. As I got closer I thought it was a hellicopter. I did 4 years of active duty in the Navy, including a tour in Viet Nam as a fwd. gunner on a PBR (Patrol boat river)...I know and love hellicopters.

My 1st. thought was a lost hunter being sought. I slowed to a stop and pulled onto the shoulder of the road. The craft was about 50 feet over the scruffty trees...there was snow on the ground. I got out of my car and watched it angle toward me from the N.N.E then angle away to the S.E. Speed about 30 mph. It made no noise. I could have hit it with a sling shot Two spotlights on front slightly outboard of center, two "clearance lights" on outside, flat bottom. Snow illuminated the underside, appeared to have hydraulic lines incorperated into it. I would guess 50 ft. long ,20 ft.wide sillouette like a Ford Gt.40. A large reddish ball in the rear.

I called the sheriffs dept. and asked if there were any sightings...from a pay phone..NO. I did not persue this due to my job`s security clearance.

NUFORC Note:

Witness elects to remain totally anonymous; provides no contact information. PD

Posted 2009-08-05