NUFORC Sighting 80117

Occurred: 2011-02-18 19:40 Local
Reported: 2011-02-18 17:48 Pacific
Duration: Seconds??
No of observers: 1

Location: North Kingston, RI, USA

Shape: Flash

Man sitting in car is bathed in light from three very bright flashes of light, in rapid sequence.

Adult male calls UFO Hotline to apprise us of the occurrence of three bright flashes, which illuminated the ground around his car. He emphasized how bright they were. It "was like lightning flashes," her reported, although no aural report was noted by the witness.

The sky was clear, at the time of the event.

The time of the event is estimated.

NUFORC Note:

We encouraged the caller to submit a report, but he refused to do so. Also, we encouraged him to contact the local news media, to investigate the cause of the event, but he declined interest in doing so. If anyone has more information, we would welcome corroborating reports. PD

Posted 2011-02-18