UFO seen in Oklahoma jumping like balloon

Summary

A witness in Midwest City, Oklahoma, observed a white, round object moving quickly across the sky in July 1958. The object, described as the size and shape of the evening star, moved in a straight line south before turning north and beginning to jump from side to side, disappearing momentarily several times. Although the sighting was reported by a family who saw it from their porch, authorities concluded it was a balloon due to the flight characteristics and balloon releases recorded in the area. The lack of sound, trail, or exhaust also supported this theory.

Winds in the area indicated a balloon could have followed a similar path, and military officials considered there were no convincing reasons to classify the event as an unexplained phenomenon. Despite the unusual movement description, the official report deemed it resolved, attributing it to a common balloon.