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By Billy Booth, About.com

1966-Roaring River, UFO Destroys Campsite

The primary witness of this case and two of his friends were deer hunting. The witness was returning to camp when he saw smoke coming from the site. Upon arriving, he found their 12x18 foot tent totally destroyed. The tent was still smoldering, yet no sparks or flames were evident. Some of the men's personal belongs were still smoking, and the aluminum pole that supported the tent was damaged by heat.

1967-Falcon Lake UFO Landing

While prospecting for silver near Falcon Lake, Steven Michalak was astonished to see several strange objects in the sky. One hovered, and then landed. Michalak ventured close enough to touch the craft, and look inside. He was subsequently burned on the chest by an exhaust vent.

1971-The Delphos, Kansas Glowing Ring

Sixteen year old Ron Johnson was tending the family sheep when his attention was suddenly drawn to a mushroom-shaped UFO appearing in the night sky. The flying object, metallic with multi-colored lights, was hovering approximately 75 feet away from Ron among some trees. After the craft's disappearance, a strange, glowing ring was found, which persisted for several years.

1980-The Rendlesham Forest Landings

Several glowing unknown objects appear over the Bentwaters-Woodbridge AFB. Military police investigate the objects. They see objects slowly moving through the forest. One triangle UFO is seen on the ground. An officer actually touches the outside of the UFO, before it slowly moves away through the forest.

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