Golf ball shaped object seen in Rawlins Wyoming

Summary

In April 1967, a 59-year-old man in Rawlins, Wyoming, observed a bright white ball moving rapidly across the sky. The witness described the object as similar to a golf ball and compared its speed to that of a meteor. The sighting lasted only two seconds, with the object traveling from west to east. Although no photos were taken and no physical evidence was found, the observer noted that his CB radio was knocked out during the event, raising suspicions of interference. The Air Force concluded it was a meteor, but the account includes curious details that keep the mystery alive.

The official report classifies the event as an astronomical phenomenon, specifically a meteor, but the witness's testimony and the radio disruption suggest something unusual. Despite the brief duration of the sighting, the object left a clear impression on the observer, who refused to give his name due to fear of publicity. The Air Force found no flight records or other reports related to the event, leaving open the possibility that something unusual occurred on that April 17th.