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New Jersey Drone Mystery
Beginning in November 2024, thousands of witnesses across New Jersey reported mysterious drones over military installations, nuclear facilities, and residential areas. The FBI received over 6,000 tips. Despite massive investigation, their origin remains unexplained.
2024
New Jersey, USA
5000+ witnesses
Mass drone sightings sparked nationwide concern.
The Outbreak
November-December 2024:
- New Jersey initially
- Spread to Northeast
- Thousands of reports
- Nightly sightings
- National attention
The Locations
Where seen:
- Picatinny Arsenal
- Naval Weapons Station Earle
- Oyster Creek Nuclear Plant
- Residential neighborhoods
- Critical infrastructure
Witness Reports
What people saw:
- Large drone-like objects
- Multiple lights
- Hovering capability
- Formation flying
- Silent operation
Official Response
Government actions:
- FBI investigation
- 6,000+ tips received
- Coast Guard patrols
- FAA monitoring
- No explanation given
The Mystery
Unanswered questions:
- Who operates them
- Where do they come from
- Why military targets
- Why no interception
- Origin unknown
Congressional Concern
Political response:
- Briefings demanded
- Public statements
- Theories proposed
- No answers provided
- Investigation ongoing