Formation over Southport, NC
A witness account on file, unevaluated. Most of the archive rests here, and honestly so.
The report, as filed
Went outside to enjoy the weather at night with some friends and noticed 3 pulsing lights towards Oak Island. They came and went for a
Held as-reported from National UFO Reporting Center. Witness text is preserved verbatim, including its spelling; nothing is edited beyond formatting.
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Routed to: Federal Aviation Administration · records window 2011-06-05 → 2011-06-22
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