Light over Cape May, NJ
A witness account on file, unevaluated. Most of the archive rests here, and honestly so.
The report, as filed
Saw “red dancing light” thought coast guard was experimenting with flares. Then saw 50 or so “blinking” lights moving from East to West, and into another huge pale yellow “orb” three military helicopters on site as well. One hovering low directly above lake in front of us, two behind us on either side of the lighthouse. Air was extremely heavy. Air tasted like musk. Old perfume. Extremely heavy taste in mouth. Thought we were being sprayed. Called the coast guard and sent videos. Contacted the FAA with same information. Both said there was nothing in the videos worth investigating. I have videos, but reluctant to share, as I said my friends name in one of them. But I will share if asked. My friend and I both watched for over an hour. Then felt very, very disoriented. My friend and I are 31 year old life long residents of this area. Have seen many “arial phenomena” but nothing I’ve ever felt the need to report. Until now.
Held as-reported from National UFO Reporting Center (record NUFORC #154732). Witness text is preserved verbatim, including its spelling; nothing is edited beyond formatting.
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