A family in Gypsumville, Manitoba observed a bowl-shaped craft with rectangular windows directing light beams at a lake on October 25, 1996, with a return sighting two nights later involving multiple objects in formation.
Background
Initial Sighting
On October 25, 1996 at 2:00 a.m., a family in Gypsumville, Manitoba witnessed a bowl-shaped disc featuring five rectangular windows. Using binoculars, they observed the craft directing a concentrated beam of light downward toward a nearby lake while hovering stationary above the water.
Return Encounter
Two nights later, the object returned to the area, this time moving at considerable altitude above the lake. The family's observation prompted them to alert a neighboring resident, who joined them outside to witness the phenomenon.
Formation Activity
The expanded group observed four distinct objects flying in coordinated formation. During this sighting, two of the objects abruptly altered their trajectory and vanished from sight. The remaining two objects subsequently illuminated the lake surface with light beams before disappearing into cloud cover.