UFO identified as meteor in Saranac Lake

Summary

In March 1958, a witness in Saranac Lake, New York, observed a bright object with a tail rapidly descending. The classified report describes it as a meteor, although the witness thought it was very close. The Air Force analyzed it and concluded it was an astronomical phenomenon. The report mentions that other residents reported noises and vibrations at the same time, which generated some local alarm.

The report details that the object was seen for a few seconds and its westerly trajectory and brightness made it noticeable. Although the witness could not identify it precisely, officials concluded it was a meteor. Checks with nearby flights found no evidence of crashes. The report also mentions testimonies from other residents, suggesting the phenomenon was widely observed.