FBI 302: Bright Light Over Test Site, 2023
US citizen reports first-hand UAP encounter as bright light over horizon at test site.
Sep 1, 2023
United States
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US citizen described a bright light over the horizon during a first-hand UAP encounter at a US test site.
Notable Characteristics
- Luminosity: bright
- Environment: sky
Reported Motion
No confident entries yet.
Evidence Notes
- Witness account in FBI 302 interview.
FBI 302 captures citizen's firsthand report of anomalous bright light at sensitive site; limited details due to redactions.
Unclear
Pending
85%
Prosaic Leads
- Distant aircraft or flare
- Test site lighting or flare
Anomalous Indicators
- First-hand witness at secure test site
- Classified FBI documentation
Evidence Gaps
- No sensor data or corroboration
- Redacted details obscure full context
- No motion, duration, or size reported
Evidence Quotes // source statements
Open archive"bright light over the horizon"
USPER (US person), Witness / US citizen
Description of UAP encounter at US test site.
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