Size of Object(s)

50 - 100 ft ??

Distance to Object(s) & Altitude

several hundred ft-- not entirely sure

Shape of Object(s)

sort of like a lollipop on its side w/o the stick

Color of Object(s):

silver/gray metallic

Full Description & Details

1983- After Easter break, my friend and I and my girlfriend (friend driving /girlfriend in back seat) were going back to college at UW-Oshkosh. About 10- 15 miles north of Oshkosh, a large object appeared over the tree line-- just over so I could not see yet that nothing was supporting it. The thought crossed my mind that this rural area was an odd place for a water tower. I watched the thing for a few minutes as we approached it. From my recollection, which unfortunately is a bit less than perfect, it had no lights, windows, or markings of any kind. It was the size and shape of a large water tower, slightly curved on top and bottom. As we got closer, the trees obscuring our view we passed and there it was-in the open. It was hovering very still above a farm house which was just off the highway. I opened my window and as far as I could tell, it was noiseless. My friend slowed down and told me to watch it. I said "there's nothing holding that thing up"-- I was shocked and probably mouth-agape. I told my friend to pull over but he said he couldn't because there was a car right behind us. So we went farther up the road beyond view of the object and turned around which took maybe a minute. We came back to the spot and it was gone. There was no place where it could have hidden so fast considering its size.

It was early evening and I believe the sun had recently set. No drugs or alcohol played a role. I estimate the size to be 50-100 ft diam. though I could be mistaken. I don't even remember what highway that was but my friend would probably know.

Witness Background

I am an optometrist in Lacrosse, WI -- 9 years of college- doctoral degree

Other Comments

I am a poor artist so I won't submit a picture unless required.

Reported Sighting? 

Your Location: 

Age: