NUFORC Sighting 19242

Occurred: 2001-08-17 22:30 Local
Reported: 2001-08-23 00:00 Pacific
Duration: 1.5 sec
No of observers: 2

Location: Rock River, WY, USA

Shape: Fireball
Characteristics: Left a trail

object went vertical

There was a flash of light and, A ball of flames for about a second. And dissappared straight up into the air.This occured for about thirty seconds.We were amazed because itwas very bright.

NUFORC Note:

We have spoken with this witness and another witness who was with him at the time. We feel they are credible witnesses, and that the object and event that they describe may not have been the dramatic meteor (??) that occurred over Colorado some 15 minutes later. PD

Posted 2001-10-12