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UFO case file · UFO-25189

Stockport unknown report — August 8, 2009

CE1United Kingdom2009-08-08

Stockport, Cheshire, United Kingdom

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Case description

On 8 August 2009 at approximately 09:45, a witness at Stockport, Cheshire, United Kingdom reported the following event. Bright orange object which looked as though it was on fire. Moving at a steady pace, slowed then gained altitude slowly and disappeared into the clouds. Sighting lasted 2-3 minutes. Object was similar to a hot air balloon but had no outline or shape.

Recorded details

Local time
09:45
Craft description
Bright orange object which looked as though it was on fire. Moving at a steady pace, slowed then gained altitude slowly and disappeared into the clouds. Sighting lasted 2-3 minutes. Object was similar to a hot air balloon but had no outline or shape.
Coordinate precision
Town/county or area text from official annual register; coordinates not asserted.
Date precision
EXACT_DAY

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