| Country | United States |
| State or Province | Illinois |
| City | Forest City |
| Date | 9/23/23 |
| Time | 9:40 PM |
| Weather | Fair |
| Duration | Multiple hours |
| Solid Object | Yes |
| Size | Similar to a small plane |
| Shape | Rectangle or square |
| Shape Details | More rectangular than square |
| Metallic/Shiny | Not Specified |
| Color | Not Specified |
| Glow/Halo | Not Specified |
| Lights | Yes |
| How Many Lights | 6 |
| How Bright | Muted, not harsh |
| Light Coloration | Reddish pink, green, golden, blue/turquoise (4th color unsure) |
| Sound | Yes (identical to a small plane) |
| Motion/Speed | Similar to a small plane, moved like a drone |
| Number of Objects | 1 (possibly 2 later on) |
| Coordination/Communication | Not Specified |
| Windows | No |
| Occupants | No |
| Description | On 09/23/2023, the witness and two friends were hiking at Sand Ridge State Forest in Forest City, IL when they witnessed a large rectangular UFO with 6 distinct lights of varying colors. The object moved with the speed and sound of a small plane but had the appearance of a large drone. The UAP was observed over the forest for several hours and appeared to circle the campsite. Discussions with the camp manager the following day provided no clear answers as to the object’s origins or intent. |
| Nearby Landmarks | Sand Ridge State Forest, Pine Camp, BC3 campsite |
| Latitude | 40.343 |
| Longitude | -89.8189 |
| Altitude | Not Specified |
| Propulsion | Not Specified |
| Advanced Capabilities | Not Specified |
| Visible Payload | No |
| Radar | Not Specified |
| Signatures | Not Specified |
| Awareness | Not Specified |
| Aggression | No |
| Health Effects | Not Specified |
| Physical/Environmental Effects | Wind disturbance in trees |
| Animal Disturbance | Not Specified |
| Witness Feelings | Mystified, fascinated |
| Witness Assessment | Uncertain, suggested it could be military or government training with large drones, but also considered the possibility of extraterrestrial origin due to its unconventional features. |
| Additional Info | The flying vehicle was heard circling above the campground later at around 11 pm, causing noticeable wind in the trees. |
One response
Curious, do you have any more thoughts about whether it was a drone?