Agate Beach, Oregon - Bright Glow of Light
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Mr. John Bartl observed a bright glow of light across the sky over the ocean near Agate Beach, Oregon on August 7, 1947. The object appeared approximately five miles out over the ocean, was visible for 15-30 seconds, and exhibited fluctuating altitude before disappearing to the west.
“Mr. BARTL stated that on August 7, 1947 he was residing at Agate Beach, Oregon and that his house was very near the ocean beach; that at about 12:30 A. M. he was awakened by his son coming in and that while awake he noticed a bright glow of light across the sky over the ocean. He stated that he immediately thought of flying discs and thought this might be one of the discs.”
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Case details
- Date
- 1947-08-07
- Precision
- day
- Location
- Agate Beach, Oregon, over the ocean
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Oregon
- Branch
- FBI
- Unit
- FBI Portland
- Sensors
- eyewitness
- Shape
- bright glow of light
- Duration
- 22s
Resolution
Similar to Northern Lights but much smaller; object appeared to go up and down while traveling
Source document
Agency: FBI
File: 65_HS1-834228961_62-HQ-83894_Section_2
Case ID: 1947-FBI-DA70A9
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