Mysterious blue bar in Merrick 1957

Summary

In November 1957, a woman in Merrick, Long Island, observed a blue bar measuring 3.5 feet in length that emitted a swishing sound. The object appeared instantaneously and vanished with a blue flash. Although the sighting was recorded, there were no photos or additional data to confirm its nature. The observer assured that she was not under the influence of alcohol or gullible, and a neighbor was also present at the time.

Mitchel Air Force Base recorded partly cloudy skies and low visibility. Investigators considered the possibility that it was a flash from a photographic lamp, a common occurrence on overcast days. Despite the investigation, the case remains unsolved, with the official conclusion suggesting it was likely an optical phenomenon. The mysterious nature of the event makes it a curious case in the history of UFO sightings.