UFO seen in Soap Lake in 1957

Summary

A witness in Washington described a round, reddish-orange object the size of a basketball, moving like a falling star. The object suddenly exploded, leaving a white smoke trail. Although the observer reported a duration of five minutes, investigators suggested this time might be exaggerated due to the persistence of the smoke trail. The report concluded it was likely a meteorite, though the witness showed a strong desire for public attention, which may have influenced the description.