On September 16, 2024, at approximately 11:45 PM, a resident of Oberlin, Ohio, reported a strange experience while walking home. The witness submitted their account to the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) the following day, describing an encounter with an unidentified flying object (UFO) near the Old Barrows house, a known local landmark.
According to the witness, the object had a dark, grayish, disk-like shape, measuring about one meter in diameter. It was hovering near the old house and then slowly moved back toward nearby trees. The observer estimated the object was about 15 meters away, viewed at an elevation angle of 64 degrees, and positioned to the south (165°). The UFO was moving very slowly, at a speed estimated to be around 5 mph (8 km/h).
What sets this sighting apart from others is the detailed description of the object: a disk with encircling lights, a short cylinder protruding from beneath it, and a surrounding haze or aura. The witness also reported hearing a strange sound, like a musical drone, emitted by the object, adding to the mysterious nature of the encounter.
The event began when the witness heard what they initially thought were cries from a woman in distress. Upon approaching, they realized this was not the case, and instead saw the hovering UFO. The background of the sighting was an old house with a large lawn and trees surrounding it. The object remained stationary for one to two minutes before slowly retreating. Terrified, the witness ran away immediately after realizing what they had seen.
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