UFO sighted in Nekoosa Wisconsin in 1956

Summary

A witness in Nekoosa, Wisconsin, reported a bright object resembling a telephone pole with a long tail descending vertically toward the horizon. The observation lasted one minute and no photos were taken. Investigators concluded it was likely a meteor, as the description, flight path, and disappearance matched an astronomical event. The report, dated November 1956, was reviewed by military officers and deemed non-threatening.