UFO seen in Overton, Nevada

Summary

In October 1965, a woman in Overton, Nevada, reported seeing a bright object in the sky resembling a star. She described it as silver with a dark flame and included a detailed drawing. The Air Force concluded it was likely a high-altitude research balloon bursting. These balloons, launched from Chico, California, fly at extreme altitudes and are destroyed at set times using detonators. The report suggested her observation could aid in future recovery of scientific equipment.