1 Jan 1953 - Craig, Montana, USA
1 January 1953 20:45
Craig, Montana, USA
Silver, saucer-shaped object with a red glowing bottom

A flying disc was observed. One red saucer, about 40 feet across, was observed by three witnesses on a river for ten minutes (Warner Anderson).

Project Blue Book Assessment:

I. Description of Incident

At 0400Z three sources (Warner Anderson and two women) observed an aerial object 25 to 40 feet long and 15 to 25 feet thick with the appearance of two soup bowls put together. There were several lighted windows with what appeared to be a porthole on the side. The object moved slowly at first, then began a rapid climb. The manner of disappearance was unspecified. The object first appeared at 200 to 300 yards distance from the observers at an altitude of 10 to 15 feet.

II. Discussion of Incident

An investigation of the sources revealed that they are mature, reliable and, at least in one case, relatively experienced persons.

III. Conclusion: Unknown

Hynek rating: CE1: Close Encounters of the First Kind
Vallee rating: CE1: UFO comes within 500 feet of the witness, but no after effects are suffered by the witness or the surrounding area.
Vallee reliability rating: BCC:
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