August 27, 1979🇺🇸Sighting
Red River Valley Minnesota: Deputy Sheriff Loses Consciousness, Missing Time
In the Red River Valley of northwestern Minnesota, a deputy sheriff saw a very bright UFO while driving at 1:40 a.m. He lost consciousness and woke up with his head on the steering wheel. His car had skidded and was facing the opposite direction. His clock and wristwatch were 14 minutes behind. Medical examination showed extreme sensitivity to light. Jerome Clark called it one of the most evidential UFO cases ever recorded. CUFOS investigated; Philip Klass tried to debunk it unsuccessfully.
Background
1. In the Red River Valley of northwestern Minnesota, a deputy sheriff experienced a potential UFO encounter. While driving at 1:40 a.m., he observed a very bright UFO. The incident resulted in a loss of consciousness and missing time.
The Incident * On August 27, 1979, at 1:40 a.m., a deputy sheriff was driving in the Red River Valley of northwestern Minnesota. * The deputy observed a very bright UFO. * He subsequently lost consciousness. * The deputy awoke with his head on the steering wheel. * His car had skidded and was facing the opposite direction. * His clock and wristwatch were 14 minutes behind.
Investigation * The provided text does not contain information about an official investigation into this specific incident.
Significance * The event is consistent with other reports of UFO sightings involving missing time. * The loss of consciousness and disorientation experienced by the deputy sheriff are elements often associated with alleged close encounters. * The incident adds to a collection of anecdotal evidence suggesting unexplained aerial phenomena.
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