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Stephenville Lights
Dozens of witnesses including pilots, police, and businesspeople saw a massive UFO over rural Texas. It was chased by military jets. Radar data confirmed an unknown object heading toward President Bush's ranch.
January 8, 2008
Stephenville, Texas
200+ witnesses
The Stephenville Lights case is one of the most documented UFO events of the 21st century.
The Event
On January 8, 2008:
According to documented accounts:
- Dozens of witnesses
- In Stephenville, Texas area
- Massive object seen
- Chased by military jets
- Radar confirmed
The Object
Witnesses described:
- About a mile long
- Silent or low hum
- Multiple lights
- Moving slowly then rapidly
- Pursued by F-16s
The Witnesses
Credible observers included:
- Local pilots
- Police officers
- Business owners
- Farmers and ranchers
- Consistent accounts
The Radar Data
MUFON obtained:
- FAA radar data
- Through FOIA request
- Showed unknown object
- F-16s in pursuit
- Heading toward Crawford (Bush ranch)
The Military Response
Air Force initially:
- Denied any activity
- Then admitted F-16 training
- But not in that area
- Changed story multiple times
- Radar data contradicted them
The Investigation
The case was:
- Investigated by MUFON
- National media coverage
- Official story inconsistent
- Radar proves object existed
- Never explained
Sources
- MUFON investigation reports