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Canadian UFOs in 1978

Canadian UFOs in 1978
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Summary

In 1978, several Canadian reports documented sightings of unidentified flying objects (UFOs). These cases include witnesses who observed bright lights, unusual shapes, and unexplained aerial behaviors. One of the most notable incidents occurred in Prince George, British Columbia, where a family reported that a beam of light struck their horses, causing distress and agitation. Multiple witnesses, including neighbors and friends, confirmed seeing an object in the sky with colored lights moving slowly and sometimes accelerating. Other reports, such as one in Sherbrooke, Quebec, described a fireball visible for 20 minutes, moving erratically. These events were recorded by military and civilian authorities, who in some cases conducted investigations, though no concrete explanations were provided in others. The testimonies consistently describe the object as not being an aircraft or a known natural phenomenon.