Red UFO over Grosse Pointe Woods

Summary

A witness saw a bright red object in the sky over Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan, on March 8, 1967. The object appeared as an orange-red ball emitting sparks and moving in a straight line. A whistling jet-like sound was heard, and the object remained visible for 5 to 10 minutes. Although initially thought to be a UFO, the official conclusion was a hot air balloon. Multiple witnesses confirmed the same description, including children who took photos, though these only showed a streetlight. The investigation considered weather conditions and atmospheric phenomena.