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AI Summary
This document is a police report detailing multiple sightings of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) in Portland, Oregon, in September 1967. Officers observed a bright, metallic object in the sky, described as elliptical and traveling at high speeds. Witnesses included police officers and civilians, and the report notes the credibility of the witnesses.
Key Findings
- Multiple sightings of a bright metallic object in the sky. - Descriptions of the object included elliptical shape and high speed. - Witnesses included police officers and civilians, enhancing credibility. - The object was observed for an extended period before disappearing.
OCR Text
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