Agate Beach, Oregon bright light observation
1947-08-07·Agate Beach, Oregon, about five miles out over the ocean·FBI·unresolved
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John Bartl reported observing a bright glow of light across the sky over the ocean near Agate Beach, Oregon on August 7, 1947, for approximately 15-30 seconds, appearing to fluctuate in altitude.
“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, about five miles out over the ocean
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Oregon
- Branch
- FBI
- Sensors
- eyewitness
- Duration
- 22s
Source document
Agency: FBI
File: 65_HS1-834228961_62-HQ-83894_Section_2
Case ID: 1947-FBI-F2C707
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