Fyffe, Alabama: Diamond-Shaped UFO Wave — Police Chief and Officers Pursue Craft
Beginning February 10, 1989 and continuing through March, the small town of Fyffe, Alabama (population 1,500) in DeKalb County experiences an intense UFO wave. Over 50 calls flood the DeKalb County Sheriff's office. Police Chief Junior Garmany and his officers observe and pursue a diamond-shaped craft on multiple occasions. The objects are described as diamond or triangular, large, silent, with bright lights. Animal mutilations are also reported during this period. The Fyffe wave receives national media attention and becomes one of the most significant UFO flaps of 1989.
Background
1. Beginning on February 10, 1989, the town of Fyffe, Alabama experienced a significant UFO wave that lasted through March. The DeKalb County Sheriff's office received over 50 calls from concerned citizens reporting a strange object in the sky. Police Chief Junior Garmany and his officers observed and pursued a diamond-shaped craft.
The Incident
On the night of February 10, 1989, starting at 8:42 p.m., the DeKalb County Sheriff’s office began receiving numerous calls. These calls came from citizens within a 25-mile radius of Fyffe, Alabama. The callers reported seeing "a silent thing streaking through the dark."
The object was described as diamond-shaped. Police Chief Junior Garmany and his officers observed and pursued the craft.
Investigation
The DeKalb County Sheriff's office received over 50 telephone calls from citizens. The source text does not provide details on any formal investigation beyond the initial response of the Sheriff's office.
Significance
The Fyffe, Alabama incident stands out as a notable UFO sighting from early 1989. It occurred during a period when significant UFO activity was also reported in Gulf Breeze, Florida, and near Area 51 in Nevada. The multiple witness reports, including those from law enforcement, contribute to the credibility of the event.