NUFORC UFO Sighting 83317

Occurred: 2011-08-20 22:00 Local
Reported: 2011-08-20 21:10 Pacific
Duration: 1 minute
No of observers: 4

Location: Osage Beach, MO, USA

Shape: Oval
Characteristics: Aura or haze around object

We were watching a neighbor shoot off fireworks when we noticed an oval shaped object floating (about the size of a basketball in comparison to a star) appear with a bright orange and red glow moving from east to west. It appeared to look like a fireball or glowing helium balloon. It was moving straight for approximately 20 seconds, hovered for several seconds and then made what appeared to be a 90 degree turn upward to the southwest. We watched for approximately 30 more seconds and until it disappeared into the sky at which time it was the size of a star. Also during the last 30 seconds we saw two bright flashes.

We are christian professional adults who thought this to be a cool yet somewhat scary experience.

NUFORC Note:

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

Posted 2011-08-21