UFO seen at Lower Souris, North Dakota

Summary

A civilian observer reported a bright object at the Lower Souris Wildlife Refuge in 1966. The object, bright orange and round, was seen in the west, rapidly climbing before disappearing into clouds. The description matched that of an aircraft, though no photos or physical evidence were taken. The report concluded it was likely a civilian aircraft.

The witness, a graduate student, contacted Grand Forks Air Force Base after the sighting. He later returned to the area for an insect study. Although not officially confirmed, the data aligned with a conventional flight. The report did not rule out an unidentified phenomenon but found no conclusive anomalies.