| Country | United States |
| State or Province | Oregon |
| City | Christmas Valley |
| Date | 7/1/05 |
| Time | Between 11:30pm and 4 am |
| Weather | Clear |
| Duration | 4-5 hours |
| Witnesses (Number) | 1 |
| Distance | Almost directly over witness at its closest distance |
| Solid Object | Yes |
| Size | Very large, possibly football field sized |
| Shape | Triangle |
| Shape Details | Large triangular craft |
| Metallic/Shiny | No |
| Color | Dark black |
| Glow/Halo | No |
| Lights | Yes |
| How Many Lights | 3 |
| How Bright | Bright as the Sun at their nearest point |
| Light Coloration | Bright white lights at the corners, red light once smaller object emerged |
| Sound | No |
| Motion/Speed | Slow movement/gliding |
| Number of Objects | Two |
| Coordination/Communication | N/A |
| Windows | No |
| Occupants | No |
| Description | The witness was camping alone near Christmas Valley, Oregon, and sitting stargazing by a small campfire when he noticed a light toward the south where he observed a couple of lights that he first thought may be a vehicle. As the lights drew closer, he observed a third light as the object raised one side while passing over a rock formation in the valley below. The object continued approaching to the point that the witness became frightened and hid for a short period under his jeep and watched as the light on the leading corner of the craft moved almost directly above him, at which time he called a friend to describe what was happening. The craft then began to drift slowly back down the hill and positioned itself over a barn or other structure, at which time it oriented itself vertically with the leading edge pointing down and hovered. From the rear portion of the object, a second small red object resembling a “burn barrel” emerged and moved down to the nearby forest, conducting what the witness compared to a grid search. The witness attempted to take photos and video but light conditions made this impossible. The object was observed for several hours from the hilltop where the witness was positioned until it slowly moved away to the west just before dawn. The witness is former military and provided documentation to verify his past service. |
| Nearby Landmarks | Christmas Valley, Oregon |
| Latitude | Not Specified |
| Longitude | Not Specified |
| Altitude | Just above treetops |
| Propulsion | No |
| Advanced Capabilities | Slow movement, hovering in vertical orientation |
| Visible Payload | No |
| Radar | N/A |
| Signatures | No |
| Awareness | Object may have been aware of witness, but this is unclear |
| Aggression | No |
| Health Effects | No |
| Physical/Environmental Effects | None |
| Animal Disturbance | None |
| Witness Feelings | Witness panicked as the object made its nearest approach, then watched with interest once the object was deemed to be a safe distance away. |
| Witness Assessment | Witness said several times that he knew aspects of the story seemed “crazy” when describing the anomalous flight capabilities of the UAP. Serving in the U.S. Army at Fort Hunter Liggett from 1984 to 1987, the witness said he had seen a number of incredible things, but nothing like the UAP he observed in 2009. |
| Additional Info | Witness was able to verify his military service. |
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