Tully "saucer nest"

George Pedley heard a hissing sound and saw a saucer-shaped object rise from a lagoon and climb away. In its place was a floating circle of flattened, clockwise-swirled reeds about 9 m across — the original "saucer nest".

Explanation

Police and the RAAF suggested a willy-willy (whirlwind) flattened the reeds; others considered it unexplained.

What was seen

Shape: Grey saucer rising from the lagoon
Witnesses: Banana grower George Pedley
Duration: Seconds

Browse

• Australia
• 1960s
• Disputed
• Landing and trace cases
• Physical traces
• Police witnesses
• Discs and saucers

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