Bright UFO seen in Parkersburg

Summary

In October 1968, a witness in Parkersburg, West Virginia, reported seeing an unidentified flying object that suddenly appeared in the sky. The phenomenon was described as a bright light that crossed the horizon and disappeared in about 30 seconds. Although the witness provided basic information about the location and duration of the event, investigators concluded that the data was insufficient for a detailed scientific analysis. The witness was asked to complete a more detailed questionnaire to gather additional information.

The original report, partially illegible due to OCR errors, indicates that the witness did not mention additional witnesses or physical evidence. The lack of precise details about the object's shape, size, or behavior limited the researchers' ability to determine its nature. Despite this, the case was filed as part of the military's efforts to document all sightings of unexplained aerial phenomena.