Object Recovered with Parachute on Catalina Island

Summary

An object was recovered on Catalina Island, California, using a parachute. The report details that it was taken to Santa Monica Airport for inspection. Although initially considered a possible extraterrestrial object, it was concluded to likely be of U.S. origin due to English markings, including one reading "US Pat Off CENTEX COXP." Military personnel decided to deactivate the device with the help of bomb disposal experts.

The officer who reported the incident, Lieutenant Deas, showed enthusiasm for the recovery, though officials tried to keep expectations in check without dampening his optimism. It was emphasized that the object did not pose a foreign technological threat. The report also included a call to a sergeant and coordination with Major Friend, who was unavailable at the time. Ultimately, it was hoped that the object's rightful owners would come forward to claim it.