NUFORC UFO Sighting 42606
Occurred: 1992-09-12 21:45 Local - Approximate
Reported: 2005-03-01 05:35 Pacific
Duration: 2 hours +
No of observers: 1

Location: New Idria, CA, USA

Shape: Changing
Characteristics: Lights on object, Emitted other objects

On approx. September 12 of 1992 (a Monday, Tues. or Wednes.) I was at home alone finishing dinner when I heard my pack of dogs start up a chorus that means something's up that needs checking into. I walked out to the edge of my deck and looking east(and a sliver south) could see 3 small white lights in an equilateral triad configuration(somewhat obliquely presented) hovering a few degrees above the ridge of a hilltop but to my crude estimate maybe a mile or two beyond it. I said to myself "I know what that is--they're back", instinctively recalling my sightings of August 29,1991(see NUFORC database). I watched this triad for about 8 seconds when it's three lights broke formation and seemed to swarm around each other like bees in approx same amount of sky. After maybe 6 seconds they reformed to original triad. Another 8 or so seconds they buzzed like bees again. And then again returned to rigid triad config. Seconds later one of these tiny lights shot forward toward my direction and in 2 seconds manifested itself as a glowing sphere of fluorescent white light I guaged to be 5 to 7" in diameter positioned maybe 3 to 5 feet above the top of eastern hilltop ridge(about 1500' from me) and immediately began descending said hill along a sandstone outcropping, all the while nicely illuminating the scrub oak and manzanita about 4 feet below it. I was so startled I turned around to fetch my rifle thinking some one was running down the hill with a light(tho' there are no trails and it was way above the bush). I caught myself in two steps and quickly faced back to keep observing. The orb descended at about 8 to 10 mph following sandstone outcrop at an angle and then abruptly cut level to the right for 20 or 30 feet then followed another similiarly dipping sandstone outcrop for about 40 feet---lighting up tops of the scrub-brush for 25' in all directions. Suddenly a smaller globe of white light came on about 2 or 3 feet below it, this one maybe 2 or 3" in diameter with similiar intensity. They continued on in tandem for another 10 feet, made an abrupt leveling to right for 30feet or so and then began ascending the hill. After rising 5 feet the small orb seemed to swing as if on a pendulum maybe two swings and then blinked off. The large orb continued it's ascent to the top of the hill and then shot eastward back to rejoin original triad. From beginning to end of this "probe" action might have been 40 to 60 seconds. Once rejoined in the distance I watched for some 10 to 15 minutes the same bee-like/re-triad sequence. At this point I hauled my 4.5 " Celestron refractor to a good spot to observe but two small white lights,one larger than the other, with the smaller one moving back and forth a couple degrees in 8 to 10 second cycles, towards and away from larger light, almost or maybe touching it on "inward" part of cycle. This action continued for 20 minutes or so followed by a breif re-showing of third light and then back to the two. I got bored and came in for coffee. Went back out and sure enough it was still there. I continued watching and the two lights now seemed to rise at same rate as nearby stars. I tracked this for another half -hour as the two rose several moon widths--went inside for a few minutes--came out and it was gone. Soon after, I went to bed, shaking my head, trying to sleep and wondering just what in hell I had seen. It then seemed to be a bit scary. Next morning told mother and sister of it and how it looked like triad craft I'd seen a year before. It was then I realized I hadn't told even them of that earlier sighting---which is what really spooks me! My sister thinks I well could've been abducted on first round--I have no recollection of such--but still to this day cannot explain not telling even family, til this second sighting. I conveniently procrastinated taking hike up to sandstone ridge to look for anomalies and such for atleast 4 years afterwards--and found nothing unusual ofcourse when I finally did. As said in other report, I would've reported this sooner but just found this great website. Already have seen similiar accounts of probe-like orbs. Must say I'm a true believer that "they" are here --seeing makes quick believing--and what I saw,-- I don't think humans have even back-engineered yet.



NUFORC Note:

Witness indicates that date of sighting is approximate. PD


Posted 2005-05-24

NUFORC UFO Sighting 42604
Occurred: 1991-08-29 20:30 Local - Approximate
Reported: 2005-03-01 03:50 Pacific
Duration: 150 minutes
No of observers: 1

Location: New Idria, CA, USA

Shape: Triangle
Characteristics: Lights on object

Two silent perfect equilateral triangle craft observed for atleast 150 minutes at New Idria CA.

I sat down for a rest(2300ft elevation) while hiking the hills on our property. It was early dusk with clear skies.

Looking west I saw two bright white lights maybe two miles distant approaching at approx. 40 to 50 mph as they cleared nearby hills(3400') by about 200 to 300'. At about 1/2 mile each light resolved itself into 3 smaller white lights located at the vertices of perfect equilateral triangles.

The two craft kept approaching directly towards my position with the one on right side leading by 100ft and about 100ft separation to the other. Both were absolutely silent and headed directly above me as they moved due east.

I watched intently when "on a dime" the lead craft suddenly stopped straight above me (at I guess anywhere from 700' to 1200' above). Looking straight up I saw the craft as a dull metallic triangles against the blue sky--I can't recall much else right then except maybe a central circular feature and the fact the other craft had proceeded east over a hill.

I became increasingly nervous as it sat perched directly above. After about 30 seconds I panicked and ran down the hill (1 minute) to my truck parked in workyard. Looking up it was still there and the other one was slowly rejoining it from the east.

I jumped in truck and drove it across New Idria Road and up my driveway to my home (about 90 seconds), to find out that both craft were still just hovering there (in echelon as before). So I watched them in their silence.

After a few minutes one of them headed slowly east over the hill again and minutes later returned again. I went for my camera (35mm) to find no film--highly peeing me off-and I had no one to call (nearest neighbor 6 miles north).

returned outside to watch more of the same action (silent hovering with one and then the other every 5 to 10 minutes smoothly tracking east and then returning-in a sinister manner I recall thinking}. I think I found binoculars but could not hold them steady to any advantage.

I flipped them (the craft) off in my angst but quickly "apoligized" and started making arm motions 'to come on down' and sit a spell--to no avail.

It got dark and yet they were still there. I pulled out my flashlite to signal--it did not work nor did any others I could find (not unusual but I can't say I checked later to ascertain their real status).

In the dark I could see and remember the white lights at the vertices. At one point I got a stiff neck and went in for a sandwich.

Back outside--still there. An hour or so after dark they finally glided off slowly(at max. 15 mph) in tandem due east. It seems it was 10:30 pm or so then.

They made me feel uneasy and it's strange but I cannot recall telling anyone about it (except maybe one friend-who can't recall) which just wasn't and isn't like me.

And I might have even forgotten all of this but for the fact that a year and two weeks later I had another sighting which I will report (here in NUFORC database) as September 12 of 1992. It was this later sighting that seemed to trigger my recall of this one. Both sightings were absolutely real but leave me very perplexed (esp as to not telling folks and even not recalling this sighting).

I have no recollections of being abducted (though I'm curious enough to want to try hypnosis) and it seems certain that this first sighting began a recurring 'nightmare' of not being able to find light switches in dimly lit dreams of mine.

Other details: My best estimate of craft size is 40 to 60' on a side. Dull metallic silver hulls. Some sort of circular configuration maybe 10' diameter at center of the belly of the triangles.

Would have reported this long ago but just became aware of this website after Jenning's special.

Want to thank website creators very much and would appreciate knowing of similiar sightings, especially one's around same time and within 200-300 miles of central California.



NUFORC Note:

Witness indicates that date of sighting is approximate. One of two reports from same witness. PD


Posted 2005-05-24