UFO in Towner, North Dakota 1957

Summary

In November 1957, a witness in Towner, North Dakota, spotted a saucer-shaped object the size of a basketball. Initially purplish, it later turned red and blue. It was moving at high speed and emitting a very bright light. The object was very high in the sky, making identification difficult. The report lacks photos or precise observation duration, but clearly describes the object's features.

The observer was a civilian, and no radar or other detection system interference was recorded. Despite the detailed description, authorities couldn't determine the object's nature. Explanations like balloons, aircraft, or astronomical phenomena were dismissed. The report concludes there was insufficient data for a conclusive evaluation, leaving the mystery unresolved.