Flash over Old Lyme, CT
A witness account on file, unevaluated. Most of the archive rests here, and honestly so.
The report, as filed
During early morning rainy weather, saw very bright flash with no visible source. This only occurred for a few seconds. The space outside was like a light box as bright as sunlight. One of many reports submitted by the same source, who elects to remain totally anonymous, and who provides no contact information. Probable hoax?? PD
Held as-reported from National UFO Reporting Center (record NUFORC #114764). Witness text is preserved verbatim, including its spelling; nothing is edited beyond formatting.
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Routed to: Federal Aviation Administration · records window 2014-10-23 → 2014-11-09
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