05.13.2011

NUFORC_81246

Bright light shooting in what appeared to be an upwards trajectory

Olivebridge , NY , USA
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NUFORC_81246 
NUFORC UFO Sighting 81246
Occurred: 2011-05-13 21:00 Local
Reported: 2011-05-13 18:40 Pacific
Duration: 5 seconds
No of observers: 1

Location: Olivebridge, NY, USA

Shape: Light


Bright light shooting in what appeared to be an upwards trajectory

An extremely bright light shot upward for a short period of time and vanished. Perhaps it was something mundane, but I wanted to report it in case others saw it as well and perhaps we can figure out what it was. It did not in any way look like a shooting star, and I don't think it was a firework. It was truly bright. It did seem to be shooting upward, but it is difficult to judge directions with no landmarks for bearings.




NUFORC Note:

Witness elects to remain totally anonymous; provides no contact information. PD


Posted 2011-05-29
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