That thing was not built around here
I worked 2nd. shift at F.M.C. Fridley, Mn. as a machinest. I lived in North Branch, Mn. Going N. on I 35 on my way home I saw two very bright searchlights on the E. side of the highway about 5-10 miles south of N. Branch. As I got closer I thought it was a hellicopter. I did 4 years of active duty in the Navy, including a tour in Viet Nam as a fwd. gunner on a PBR (Patrol boat river)...I know and love hellicopters.
My 1st. thought was a lost hunter being sought. I slowed to a stop and pulled onto the shoulder of the road. The craft was about 50 feet over the scruffty trees...there was snow on the ground. I got out of my car and watched it angle toward me from the N.N.E then angle away to the S.E. Speed about 30 mph. It made no noise. I could have hit it with a sling shot Two spotlights on front slightly outboard of center, two "clearance lights" on outside, flat bottom. Snow illuminated the underside, appeared to have hydraulic lines incorperated into it. I would guess 50 ft. long ,20 ft.wide sillouette like a Ford Gt.40. A large reddish ball in the rear.
I called the sheriffs dept. and asked if there were any sightings...from a pay phone..NO. I did not persue this due to my job`s security clearance.
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((NUFORC Note: Source of report indicates that the date of the sighting is approximate. PD))
I worked 2nd. shift at F.M.C. Fridley, Mn. as a machinest. I lived in North Branch, Mn. Going N. on I 35 on my way home I saw two very bright searchlights on the E. side of the highway about 5-10 miles south of N. Branch. As I got closer I thought it was a hellicopter. I did 4 years of active duty in the Navy, including a tour in Viet Nam as a fwd. gunner on a PBR (Patrol boat river)...I know and love hellicopters.
My 1st. thought was a lost hunter being sought. I slowed to a stop and pulled onto the shoulder of the road. The craft was about 50 feet over the scruffty trees...there was snow on the ground. I got out of my car and watched it angle toward me from the N.N.E then angle away to the S.E. Speed about 30 mph. It made no noise. I could have hit it with a sling shot Two spotlights on front slightly outboard of center, two "clearance lights" on outside, flat bottom. Snow illuminated the underside, appeared to have hydraulic lines incorperated into it. I would guess 50 ft. long ,20 ft.wide sillouette like a Ford Gt.40. A large reddish ball in the rear.
I called the sheriffs dept. and asked if there were any sightings...from a pay phone..NO. I did not persue this due to my job`s security clearance.
((NUFORC Note: Witness elects to remain totally anonymous; provides no contact information. PD))
((NUFORC Note: Source of report indicates that the date of the sighting is approximate. PD))
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North Branch
USA
5 minutes
5 minutes
45.51
-92.98
rectangle
MN
Occurred : 11/21/1978 23:45 (Entered as : 11/21/78 23:45) Reported: 7/26/2009 12:24:26 PM 12:24 Posted: 8/5/2009 Location: North Branch (south of), MN Shape: Rectangle Duration: 5 minutes Characteristics: There were lights on the object, The object emitted beams
That thing was not built around here