Uniopolis, Ohio: Domed black disc with beam
At dusk on June 16, 1966, multiple witnesses in Uniopolis, Ohio, observed a domed black disc featuring lights and a strong beam from below. The object passed over a residence after a dog alerted one observer, seen by family and neighbors.
Background
Event Details
On June 16, 1966, around dusk, several people in Uniopolis, Ohio, spotted an unusual aerial object described as a black disc with a dome shape, equipped with lights and emitting a powerful beam downward.
Witnesses and Observation
One man noticed his dog barking intensely toward the south, prompting him to look outside. He saw the object approach directly overhead, moving north over the house. His wife, a neighbor, and the neighbor's children also viewed it clearly. The beam illuminated nearby woods, brightly lighting the trees.
Object Characteristics
The craft appeared dark with a dome, showed multiple lights, and projected an intense light ray from its underside, suggesting advanced maneuverability and illumination capability.
Significance
This sighting, documented in Michael D. Swords' analysis of the Timmerman Files, contributes to 1966's wave of Ohio UFO reports, highlighting civilian multi-witness close encounters without official military involvement.
Connections
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