UFO sighted by 13 students in Mississippi in 1953

Summary

In April 1953, 13 students from Mississippi State College for Women in Columbus reported seeing a small object with lights. The incident occurred around 6:30 PM, as the object slowly ascended and disappeared over the campus. The observation lasted approximately 15 minutes, but no photos were taken and no physical evidence was found. Columbus Air Base did not report the event until later, complicating the investigation.

The official report concluded there was insufficient information to evaluate the case, labeling it as a poor report. Despite questions asked by military personnel, such as the object's direction and weather conditions, no further details were obtained. Authorities did not conduct a detailed investigation, and the case remains unsolved. Some speculate it could have been a weather balloon, but this was never officially confirmed.