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Oakville Blobs
Gelatinous blobs fell from the sky. People who touched them got sick. The substance contained human white blood cells. What fell on Oakville, Washington in 1994?
August 7, 1994
Oakville, Washington, USA
50+ witnesses
The Oakville Blobs refers to gelatinous substances that reportedly fell from the sky over Oakville, Washington, making residents ill.
The Event
According to documented reports:
On August 7, 1994:
- Gelatinous blobs fell from the sky
- They covered 20 square miles
- Multiple falls occurred over three weeks
- Residents became ill after contact
- The substance was never identified
The Blobs
Described as:
- Translucent, gelatinous
- About the size of a grain of rice
- Clear to grayish
- Mushy texture
- No discernible odor
Health Effects
People who touched the blobs:
- Experienced flu-like symptoms
- Had difficulty breathing
- Some were hospitalized
- Pets also became ill
- A cat died
Analysis
Samples were tested:
- One lab found human white blood cells
- Another found bacteria
- Results were inconsistent
- Samples disappeared
- No official conclusion
Theories
Proposed explanations:
- Airplane waste (denied by FAA)
- Jellyfish dropped by military
- Star jelly (organic slime)
- Weather phenomenon
- Industrial waste
- Government experiment
Cultural Impact
The incident was featured:
- On “Unsolved Mysteries”
- Various TV shows
- Remains unexplained
- Part of weird weather lore
Sources
- Various news and television accounts