Red Bluff Incident: California Highway Patrol Officers Observe UFO for Two Hours
Two CHP officers observed an oblong luminous object performing extreme maneuvers near Red Bluff for over two hours.
Background
On August 13, 1960, California Highway Patrol officers Charles Carson and Stanley Scott observed a large, oblong luminous object near Red Bluff in Tehama County for over two hours, witnessing extraordinary maneuvers they firmly attributed to a solid craft.
The Incident
Charles Carson and Stanley Scott were on patrol when they saw the object descend from the sky.
Over two and a quarter hours, it performed remarkable actions:
- Hovering silently
- Sweeping the ground with a red beam of light
- Reversing direction instantaneously
- Moving at speeds far exceeding known aircraft
The object caused static interference in their patrol car radio when closest.
Additional Witnesses
A second similar object appeared briefly.
Other observers included:
- Officers from Red Bluff Police Department
- Tehama County Sheriff's office
- Civilian witnesses
Official Explanation
The Air Force attributed the sighting to the stars Capella and Aldebaran.
Both officers publicly and firmly rejected this, stating the object was clearly a solid craft performing controlled maneuvers at close range.