Scoutmaster D.S. Desvergers encounter in West Palm Beach, Florida
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Scoutmaster D.S. Desvergers reported observing an unidentified flying object approximately 30 feet in diameter that hovered overhead and allegedly shot a red beam, causing him to lose consciousness. His scout cap sustained burn holes and his arm hair was singed.
“who claims that he observed an unidentified flying object in a desolate area. He reported that upon his investigation, a [illegible] object 30 feet in diameter hovered over his head and shot a "red blob" which caused him to lose consciousness. The cap has some holes burned in it and it is reported that the hair on Desvergers' arms was singed.”
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Case details
- Date
- 1952-08-01
- Precision
- month
- Location
- West Palm Beach, Florida
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Florida
- Branch
- USAF
- Unit
- Air Force Office of Special Investigations
- Sensors
- eyewitness
- Size
- 30 feet in diameter
Resolution
FBI Laboratory examined the cap; no residue found to determine nature of burning agent; singeing pattern inconsistent with single overhead flash
Source document
Agency: FBI
File: 65_HS1-834228961_62-HQ-83894_Section_7
Case ID: 1952-USAF-1FEDDA
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