UFO seen in Sweetwater, South Carolina, 1960

Summary

A 1960 report summarizes a sighting of a bright object that lit up the sky and a field. The witness described it as an intense light that brightened and dimmed, following a straight path toward the northwest. The object disappeared with a flash of sparks before hitting the ground. Although a physical object was found, investigators concluded it was a meteorite or a satellite burning up during re-entry. Multiple witnesses confirmed the sighting, and the description matched that of a typical "fireball." The report also includes photos and maps of the area.