| Country | United States |
| State or Province | Ohio |
| City | Zanesville |
| Date | Summer 1979 or 1980 (Not Specified) |
| Time | Not Specified |
| Weather | Clear Summer Sky |
| Duration | Not Specified |
| Witnesses (Number) | 1 |
| Distance | Not Specified |
| Solid Object | Not Specified |
| Size | Large |
| Shape | Ball |
| Shape Details | Resembled a ball of fire |
| Metallic/Shiny | Not Specified |
| Color | Golden |
| Glow/Halo | Yes, described as a ball of fire |
| Lights | Not Specified |
| How Many Lights | Not Specified |
| How Bright | Very bright, like the sun |
| Light Coloration | Golden |
| Sound | Not Specified |
| Motion/Speed | Hovering, stationary |
| Number of Objects | 1 |
| Coordination/Communication | Not Specified |
| Windows | Not Specified |
| Occupants | Not Specified |
| Description | In the summer of 1979 or 1980, near Zanesville, Ohio, the witness, then a 7th or 8th grader, observed a large, golden ball-shaped object hovering above their apartment building. It appeared suddenly, resembling a ball of fire or a sun-like object in the sky. The witness felt an intense fear and concern for their mother’s safety. As they approached their apartment, they experienced disorientation and a time lapse, finding themselves suddenly in their bedroom without understanding how they got there. They felt a strong sense of dread and decided not to discuss the incident with anyone, including their mother. |
| Nearby Landmarks | Apartment building, open field, dirt road, farm, woods |
| Latitude | 39.9404 |
| Longitude | -82.0132 |
| Altitude | Not Specified |
| Propulsion | Not Specified |
| Advanced Capabilities | Not Specified |
| Visible Payload | Not Specified |
| Radar | Not Specified |
| Signatures | Not Specified |
| Awareness | Not Specified |
| Aggression | Not Specified |
| Health Effects | Disorientation, time lapse experience |
| Physical/Environmental Effects | Not Specified |
| Animal Disturbance | Not Specified |
| Witness Feelings | Fear, dread, confusion |
| Witness Assessment | Unexplained, unique experience |
| Additional Info | The witness is a 20-year Navy veteran, 57 years old at the time of reporting. |
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