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FBISeptember 1, 2023PURSUE Release 01 (May 2026)

FBI September 2023 Sighting - Serial 4

United States

Summary

This document is a report from the FBI detailing a UAP sighting by contractors on September 1, 2023. It is interesting due to the detailed description of the object and the context of the sighting.

Key highlights

  • A contractor observed a cigar-shaped object with a bright light.p.2

    cigar shaped object with an extremely bright light
  • The object was metallic bronze and silent, hovering at 500 to 3000 feet.p.2

    metallic bronze in color
  • The object was the length of two or three Blackhawk helicopters.p.2

    the length of two or three Blackhawk helicopters
  • The sighting occurred during restricted airspace testing.p.1

    restricted the air space for the upcoming tests
  • No photos or videos of the object were captured during the sighting.p.2

    No photos or video of the object were taken

Outliers

  • The witness felt pressured not to report the sighting due to ridicule from co-workers.p.2

    Several of her co-workers subsequently made fun of her due to her report.

Source

Department of War — PURSUE / FBI
via FBI Vault
Public domain (US Government work)
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