As reported

Sphere over Cumberland, MD

A witness account on file, unevaluated. Most of the archive rests here, and honestly so.

The report, as filed

Source of report describes himself as having a Ph.D. degree in a hard science. He currently works as a professor in his chosen field of science. PD

Held as-reported from National UFO Reporting Center (record NUFORC #129993). Witness text is preserved verbatim, including its spelling; nothing is edited beyond formatting.

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