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Long Prairie, Minnesota Dull Gray Object

1952-04-20·Northeast of Long Prairie, Minnesota·FBI·unresolved
Document cover: 65_HS1-834228961_62-HQ-83894_Section_7Document cover

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A dull gray, round object was sighted traveling east to west near Long Prairie, Minnesota in April 1952, observed for approximately 45 seconds while producing a low humming sound upon ascent.

“Sighted a round object Northeast of Long Prairie, Minnesota about 2:30 p.m., April 20, 1952. It was a dull gray color, traveling about 250 MPH and when it ascended their was a low hum. It was about 5,000 feet high and was visable for about 45 seconds.”

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Case details

Date
1952-04-20
Date exactness
Known to the day
Location
Northeast of Long Prairie, Minnesota
Country
United States
Region
Minnesota
Branch
FBI
Sensors
eyewitness
Shape
Round
Altitude
5000 ft
Duration
45s

Source document

Agency: FBI

File: 65_HS1-834228961_62-HQ-83894_Section_7

Case ID: 1952-FBI-FC466C-6C80

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