Delphos Kansas Ring Case
Ron Johnson observed a mushroom-shaped object hovering near the family farm. After departure, a glowing ring remained on the ground for days. Soil analysis revealed an unidentified hydrocarbon and the soil became hydrophobic. The case won the National Enquirer's $50,000 Blue Ribbon Panel prize.
[ PRIMARY CITATION // COMPILED REFERENCE · CTD-0187 ]
WITNESSES & UNITS
On-record civilian observersSENSORS & EVIDENCE
Physical site inspection report
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