Round UFO with Projections near Alaska

Summary

In May 1960, near Dillingham, Alaska, several witnesses reported a round object with projections at its ends. They described a semicircular device at the bottom that rotated at varying speeds. The object, the size of a car and silver in color, generated a suction sound and lifted grass from the ground. A deaf-mute witness claimed a five-gallon can was lifted, though this was unconfirmed. Observers, including reliable locals, noted the object moved slowly before rapidly ascending southward. Despite a weather balloon being in the area, the phenomenon remained unexplained.

The official investigation concluded the object might be a weather balloon, but other explanations were not ruled out. Testimonies aligned on details like size, color, and behavior. A pilot who saw it from an aircraft described it as a sphere with geometric shapes below. Although a balloon was considered, the phenomenon was not fully explained. The lack of windows and the suction ability added mystery. The final assessment highlighted no clear explanation and requested further investigation.