Utah's UFO Ranch 6 UFO HILL

"Are There Fireflies in Utah?"

After witnessing, photograping and video taping these strange flashing lights we felt it needed to be confirmed one way or the other. "Are there Fireflies in Utah?" We did some research and found this:

"Are there Fireflies in Utah?" -YES, one source says, rare accounts have been reported in Utah.

Utah Firefly Reports: http://www.burger.com/ffreput.htm

Brigham City: May 31, 2003:A reader writes: I left Massachusetts over 20 years ago. I had not seen fireflies since then until now. I had heard of legends of these magical creatures in a cow pasture on the north side of Brigham City, Utah. I found it hard to believe until I drove down an old dirt road to investigate it . . . and there they were sending messages while the rest of us were making hay.......

& July 7, 1999 We live in a very country area of Utah- our backyard is a preserved swamp land- with cat tails growing abundantly. The fire flies are everywhere back there. I'm told that they are less likely to be seen when the moon is bright or the sky is too clear- so city lights would definitely effect that.

And others say NO,

On fireflies in Utah -One source says:

> If you live in the United States, west of about the middle of Kansas, you are not apt to have the flashing type of fireflies in your area. Although some isolated sightings of luminous fireflies have been reported from time to time from regions of the western U.S., fireflies that glow are typically not found west of Kansas. The reason for this phenomenon is not known > http://iris.biosci.ohio-state.edu/projects/FFiles/frfact.html

another says:

> According to Turpin, in the United States fireflies are most common east of the Mississippi River, and are not found west of the Rocky Mountains.

Were the lights we seen from UFO Hill, Fireflies?

The firefly, also known as the lightning bug, is actually neither a fly nor a bug, but a beetle,

In the United States there are more than 170 species of fireflies; worldwide there are more than 1,900 known species, and they are found on every continent except Antarctica. Each species of firefly is different. For example, many species of fireflies that come out in the daytime don't have lights at all, but use their scent, or pheromones, to attract mates. In some species the females are wingless, and they rely on their lights to attract the flying males to their location. Different species also have particular habitats that they prefer. Some are found primarily over open fields, other occur only in wooded areas, and some reside near bogs and marches, Many firefly species tend to be found around water such as ponds, streams, marshes or even depressions, ditches, etc., that may retain moisture longer then surrounding areas. However, fireflies are also found in very dry regions of the world as well.

So the location conditions were favorable for fireflies: Fact

Flash and color: Do any have a blue flash?

Some flash primarily at dusk and stop when it gets dark, while others don't begin flashing until it is very dark.Different species even have different colors of light. For example, the genus Photinus have a yellow flash, Photuris have a green flash, and Pyractomena have an amber flash.

We found no references to Fireflies having a blue flash, but we cannot confirm fireflies do not make a blue flash.

We witnessed Blue, Orange, Red and White flashes.

Behavior/ Flight patterns

A large percentage of the lights we witnessed did not exibit the behavior or flight characteristics of fireflies. Some of the lights were very bright even lighting up the ground underneath it or bushes nearby and some of the lights traveled at a very fast speed covering a considerable distance in a second or two.

The information we have gathered seems to say 60% of the firefly-like lights we witnessed were not fireflies.

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CONCLUSION: UNKNOWN / UNDETERMINED

We cannot confirm what we witnessed that night were fireflies, but some do lean towards fireflies being the answer or explaination for what we witnessed even though fireflies are not known to be in Utah or are extremely rare in Utah

Others feel it should not be easily labled 'fireflies' and believe it was unexplained phenomenon and not fireflies.

7/02/03 Alan Limb Responds

Well Dave. I can tell you with truth, that when I was a little kid going around trick or treating in October we used to see fireflies here in Cedar City a lot. And we used to have frogs and pollywogs to catch, but you don't see either one anymore, and even scorpions. However around that time they started using DDT for about everything and much of the wildlife I knew started to disappear. We even had millions of sparrow birds that came in our trees but nowadays, I very seldom see even sparrows. But also, we used to have 10 foot snow drifts and have to trudge to school in blizzards. Those seem to be gone too with all of Utah's water. Something, the weather, man or what ever has changed our environment tremendously in my life time. I've never seen another fire fly since that time too.

7/31/03 Don Rogers Responds

I was pretty excited about the "blue" fireflies, which I believe are fireflies, but were very unusual. And especially after doing some research on them, and finding that there are no fireflies that color or that bright, I became very excited about them . I was also puzzled by the "red" fireflies that are not mentioned in any of the articles. To me they were

very red and almost as bright as the blue ones. However, they didn't stay around like the blue ones did, but they still didn't fit any of the descriptions of what I've read about and to me are still a mystery.

I'm still interested on going back to the same area (not necessarily the same spot) to see if there are any other fireflies like the ones we saw. I think that if they are fireflies then we should be able to find some in other swampy areas within a mile or two of where we were. So, a check to see if they're still there and not in other places would add some support as to what they are. If any other members may be interested let me know and I'll try to scare up some butterfly nets for a "bug hunt".

Thanks for your work. Don Rogers

From a Roosevelt, UT local & member:

UUFOH asked: "Question: have you ever seen fireflies out there in Roosevelt or any other area of Utah?

Response "...........the members of her family that have seen alot of things out there, my daughter lives in Ballard and we have seen strange lights that seem to float on top of the ground, its a remote area and we watch them for over 15 minutes and then they were gone. the strange thing was they were going in all directions. If they were firefies they were pretty big." C. A 7/10/03

Resources:

Tom Turpin, (765) 494-4568; Tom_Turpin@entm.purdue.edu

http://gslc.genetics.utah.edu/units/basics/firefly/

Fireflies mostly in the East.

http://ask.yahoo.com/ask/20010713.html

Utah fireflies ..lately too.

http://www.burger.com/ffreput.htm

http://iris.biosci.ohio-state.edu/projects/FFiles/frfact.html

http://www.purdue.edu/UNS/html4ever/980626.Turpin.fireflies.html

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RECON PHOTOS

A couple photos showing some other interesting features or anomalies UUFOH captured on film

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UNKNOWN ZONE

'The Sherman Ranch' is still considered an Unknown Zone with many mysteries still unsolved, many questions still unanswered, and phenomenon still being reported at the ranch and surrounding areas. Maybe NIDS will find the Truth and make it public, until they do, UUFOH will continue to investigate and keep you informed the best we can.

So is it the 'Strangest Place on Earth?' maybe so....... its definately the 'Strangest Place in Utah' for sure.

As some of our questions we had about the 'Sherman Ranch' were answered, more questions arose. So we continue to perform research into this mysterious area. We also will continue to document, record and collect data on Utah's UFO Ranch and its surrounding areas.

The Utah UFO Hunters is considered to have the largest database of information, reports and photographs on this location available for publc view, we hope to continue this trend. We continue working with others in presenting this mystery with all available data, from every angle.

We hope that NIDS the current owners of the ranch, understands our strong interest in the area and the phenomenon that occurs there. We also hope NIDS dosen't take offense to our reports, video and photos we make public. We have been following the story closely since it broke in 96 before their purchase of the ranch. We have been in contact with the original reporters and witnesses even at one point the former owner T. Sherman. We found the shutout and lockdown disapointing and the lack of information available from them since their purchase equally frustrating. We waited and hoped that NIDS would release reports or findings about their investigations and make their own conclusions on whats going on there, public. Its been years...... We are still waiting,.... We hope by not releasing the exact location or photos that would reveal its exact location in our reports will keep us from getting on their black list. We respect what they are trying to do there, just don't agree on how they are doing it. We are willing to share information if its a two way street.

We thank Clyde Lewis and Rogue Entertainment for their cooperation and interest as well as their commitment to document mysteries such as this one in their cutting edge video documentaries ........ UUFOH 200

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The Unknown Zone

A New Investigative Video Series Hosted by Clyde Lewis

Produced by Rogue Entertainment

Featuring The Utah UFO Hunters

Thanks for all your help! Kevin D - Rogue Entertainment

RANCH RECON 2003 - In this report, UUFOH wants to:

> Update the public on the Utah UFO Ranch mystery with observations, research, photographic evidence, interviews, and discoveries.

> Present any findings, research, evidence in an unbias manner for open discussion and further study.

> And..with respect to the research NIDS is doing there, and, to hopefully protect our limited connection and contacts with NIDS we will continue to keep its exact location un-disclosed so it won't get over run with what they call "tailgate researchers" or "UFO Buffs" which is a category we ourselves most likely fall into.

> We also would like to say HELLO to NIDS and their researchers who will undoubtably view this report.

> We know they watch us closely and keep tabs on our work (We have been told, They are "well aware" of our "excursions" to the area and also our research and study of the area) So closely in fact that certain key members would not join us out there in fear of being contacted or harm their limited connection with NIDS.

> UUFOH would like to remind others, 'Authors' -'webmasters' - 'publishers' - etc. that

ALL PHOTOS POSTED HERE ARE PROPERTY OF THE UTAH UFO HUNTERS AND CANNOT BE REPRODUCED, USED OR BORROWED WITHOUT THE EXPRESSED WRITTEN PERMISSION FROM THE UUFOH DIRECTOR AND WEBMASTER. - NO EXCEPTIONS -

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SPECIAL REPORT UFO HILL & 'The Unknown Zone'

Utah's UFO Ranch Report 2003

The Utah UFO Hunters Investigative Team, A select team of 8

Clyde Lewis host of Ground Zero Radio clydelewis.com

The Unknown Zone production crew, Rogue Entertainment

UUFOH RECON 2003

On a sunny Rocky Mountain morning, a small convoy of paranormal researchers and investigators along with a TV production crew headed towards the Uintah Mountains into the high desert of North- Eastern Utah, the geologically unique.Uintah Basin. The highest range in the State of Utah and the most prominent east-west trending range in the contiguous United States. Its also known for its UFO activity. Duchesne County, Utah RATES # 6 & Uintah County, Utah RATES # 28 in the nation for UFO sightings.

Our target location:

Several areas bordering the infamous and mysterious 'Sherman Ranch' and Skinwalker Ridge

Our mission:

To observe and record any activity or phenomenon that might present itself. Perform research, Collect and record data and attempt to answer questions we have about the target and surrounding area, Report findings, Conduct interviews and make commentary for the Investigative Video series "The Unknown Zone"

The Sherman Ranch, Utah's UFO Ranch, is an area full of mysteries and legends, strange and unusual stories of UFOs, vortex's and portals, various unknown creatures, increadible and unexplained phenomenon, hauntings, concentrated energy feilds and cattle mutilations. but its also a place where one can feel its strange energy and desolate beauty deep within. Discoveries and events happen here that open doorways into the unknown, often taking reality and bending it to the point of no return. See Utah's UFO Ranch Alien Dave

No Tresspassing - "Your not welcome here"

There are some that would like to keep this area and its mysteries away from the public eye, keeping reports, events and evidence from others working for the same goal and intent, by keeping information controled, covered up or even altered to take away the signifigance of this area, even being labled 'non active' or 'low activity' by some researchers. Fact hiding....

Take the Path of the Skinwalker article by George Knapp for example, calling it the Gorman Ranch in an attempt to mislead the reader. He also notes that he was handed numerous reports years ago, and that he just now got permission to release some of them. Explaining that some of the reports might frighten locals or nearby residents or because they don't have any explaination or category for the phenomenon that goes on there.

The UFO Ranch is private property, No Tresspassing. NIDS warns "you are not welcome here".

2003 Ranch Recon - UUFOH has been researching the Sherman Ranch for many years and will continue to investigate the area, its stories, legends, and reports from its present owners, NIDS.

Arriving at the 'meet point' we were minus two, after waiting and planning our next move we decided to head for the second location still minus two. Arriving at our second previously recon'd location around mid day, we viewed the area for a short time minus a total of five players. A call notified us that R & D had problems with a power steering hose and stopped to make repairs. and was on the road again. But M,T,& B were still 'location unknown'. meanwhile....Clyde did his "I'm Clyde Lewis" a few times unsuccessfully and mentioned "Theres a weird energy here, I can't even think." We reviewed the stories, went over the reports, and got familiar with the area. IT WAS HOT! Clyde wasn't the only one to feel a strange energy there, I myself felt a energy that was very uncomfortable, a sort of "bad feeling" or unbalance within yourself.

UFO HILL

UUFOH members doing a refreshment run returned with some interesting news. They ran into a local who called the location 'UFO HILL' and shared some of her own experiences and interesting stories that have circulated in their community about strange goings on in the nearby area.

Information Collected

> #1 So we found that the locals had named the area 'UFO HILL' and we adopted the new label of 'UFO HILL' for the location we were observing from.

> #2 We also found that using the word 'Skinwalker' can get you some strange reactions from the local indians, One resident responded to Clyde, "How do you know about Skinwalkers? your a white man." with a tone that implied that it was almost offensive for a 'white man' to say or use the word.

> #3 We took numerous photos, which one captured an unsual or Unknown Animal.. And of coarse video, We hung out until late afternoon. We all convoyed into town for some grub and a break from the heat. and returned later for the start of the night watch.

> #4 When darkness fell across the ranch, the atmosphere changed and everyone got exited, we had reason to, We took hours of video tape and countless photos thoughout the night, again showing some interesting things, even witnessing some unusual phenomenon.

> #5 Small brightly flashing lights, were observed by the entire UUFOH Team were they fireflies? We did some searching, We found some details that are interesting but not conclusive.

> #6 I do believe everyone learned something on our trip, I know we all experienced an encounter with the
'Skinwalker Skeeters' present there. Even an Unsettling energy was noticed. I was going to go into a whole 'This and that' about our visit to UFO Hill but I think I will let the photos speak for themselves and the comments from others that attended tell the story.

We present it openly, for you to make your own conclusions, based upon the evidence presented. We welcome feedback, further research, findings, etc.

UUFOH Director Dave Rosenfeld

Shown only the cropped close up (above insert) without anything to relate scale, members where asked:

Whats your first impression? their replies were,

Mark,

> I think in photo # 1 one it looks like a deer, and in Photo # 2 it is obviously a cow..??

>after seeing full version > hmmmm... A mini-me Calf. Odd

Troy

> My first thought would be a calf. but its weird looking still.

Don

> It looks like a small horse or mule to me.

> I decided to look at it again & it almost looks like the animal has a baby sheep or some animal in it's mouth?

>after seeing full version >Now I see what your talking about.

Misty

>the picture of the animal to me kinda looks like a cow (the head area), but its hind quarters rise higher than the body, which to me is very strange and un-cow like. Very weird picture.

>after seeing full version >seems impossible it being a cow-deer with its small size compared to the fence post.

Ryan

> it looks like it's half kangaroo half horse! lol...

Beau

>after seeing full version >i think it looks like a elk but not sure so im going with it being a elk

Don R

>after seeing full version >Not really. I thought it was standing on a slope and that's why it head was so low. But if its on flat ground, then it really is a bizarre animal. It looks like a cross between a kangaroo and a horse. Its nothing like anything I've seen before.

Judging by the size, coloring and the shape of the head, I don't think it's any animal (even a young one) that's native to the western US. I went looking on the internet and saw some animals that kind of looked

like it, but they were native to Asia. Its hard to tell exactly because of the fuzzy picture. Anyway, here is a link that was one of the better ones for showing pictures of deer from around the world.

http://www.ultimateungulate.com/Artiodactyla.html

To me it seems like someone lost an exotic pet (or transplanted some) or the zoo has a runaway.

> 7/31/03 This is trivial, but that animal looks to me like a cross between a Wallaby, a small relative of the Kangaroo, and a horse. Sorry, forgot about the smaller "roos" in Australia.

Kevin

>If it's near the fence that would make it really small. I don't know what that is.

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So what is this photo showing? A small animal - species unknown or undetermined

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REPORT # 3

Friday, July 4th 2003

...the Ranch trip adventure. As far as my photos are concerned, I used a Sony 560X Steady Shot Digital Zoom Video Camera Recorder Hi 8 Model-TRV98. with NightShot.

You have a copy of all the footage I took on the Ranch expedition.

It is an eerie feeling which one programs into their mind before even arriving at the location because of the knowledge we already have of all the past happenings at the Ranch. Actually, one might say that this whole planet is a mystery. I believe the Ranch site is a great site for visitors who want to be out of a huge populated area to conduct experiments etc.

My thoughts on the firefly-like lights. I thought they were fire fly's as soon as I saw them but the thing that struck me as being strange was the pattern and sequence of the lights. It almost appeared that they were programmed. I don't know if my mind wanted to find something of the sort because if the excitement of the trip in general or because I really was seeking some sort of visual experience. I felt great being a part of a quest along with others with like feelings. The UUFOH Group handled the trip very well I believe. Too bad some members didn't make the trip. As far as equipment goes, I only wish I had a more powerful lens on my camera and that the camera could focus better in dark situations. The thing I really enjoyed was the association & interaction of those members and everyone who attended the Ranch trip.

Don Rosenfeld (Alien Dad)

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REPORT #4

7/15/03 Ranch Recon/2003

I thought this was a great spot for a skywatch with an awesome view of the Ranch. We got some good shots.

So is there still activity on the Ranch? After my experience there I personally think yes. Were the lights we witnessed fireflies? Maybe........maybe not? Certain aspects point to the possibility the lights were fireflies. For example, fireflies live in swampy/wooded areas, are observed mostly at dusk and exhibit flashing behavior. On the other hand, fireflies are not often found west of about Kansas, do not flash a blueish/white color, or fly fast. The lights I observed moved quickly from one spot to another, and were witnessed till about 2:00 A.M. A person who has seen these same lights on the Ranch, claims they are part of a sentient cognitive intelligence. Some of us felt this same intelligence in the eerie way the lights seemed to lead us toward the Ranch. I guess it will be hard to determine whether or not we witnessed paranormal activity that night.

My equiptment used: Sony Hi8 camcorder with night shot and 460x20 ditgital zoom, and an automatic Olympus 35mm camera. Night shot footage captured the firefly like orbs quite well (along with a very strange noise). Our "Blair Watch Project" was a success in my eyes. We were prepared, had some butt-kickin' equipment and altogether caught some very cool, weird pictures and footage (including the strange small animal).

I had a great time, everyone was awesome, and I am looking foward to our next investigation.

Misty Morgan/UUFOH

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TEAM REPORTS

REPORT #1

UUFOH Investigates The Mysterious Ranch

In June, 2003 the Utah UFO Hunters once again trekked to the mysterious Sherman Ranch near Fort Duchesne, Utah. This was the fourth of such trips for this researcher. We took our regular observation area, well south of the ranch property, in order to respect NIDS' request of no trespassing. I and fellow researcher Troy Jackson, and Beau Hackwell, found this area on a previous trip. We were looking for an observation area that did not interfere with or trespass on the ranch. Evidently the locals use the same area to watch lights in the sky, and call it UFO Hill.

We have been accused of being "saucer nuts, and "UFO freaks", by a Las Vegas investigational journalist. I find it interesting that when he investigates phenomena he is a serious researcher, and we are nuts and freaks for doing the same research. I also noticed that he used without permission, a copy-written photo for his article in UFO Magazine. I wish people in this field would work together instead of constantly criticizing every other researcher! I wonder what causes the in-fighting in this field. All I can come up with is money, and prestige. If that is all these researchers are in this field for, it is no wonder we have not come up with more results. If we could put money and egos aside and work together sharing information, with the common goal of finding evidence that leads to the truth behind aerial phenomena and other phenomena, we would find that "smoking gun," quickly. Yes, this field draws more than its share of "nuts, and "flakes," I have to agree to that. But not all serious researchers are high profile, with serious financial backing. Many of us are hard working Americans, and proud people from every walk of life and country. We spend many long hours researching, investigating, and following up on sightings. We spend long hours writing, and web publishing. Okay so my university degree is in the medical field, not journalism or writing, but I try to do the best I can, to bring to you, the public the results of our work. People have a right to know the truth, wherever that may lead. Even I don''t believe all that is seen on this website, but I know all of our research is stated matter of factly. We do NOT embellish or make up reports. If you see an article by this researcher, it is the truth. It is an honest report of my observations. I try to be as unbiased as I can. I look for rational explanations first. I never draw conclusions, but leave that to you, the public. Here at the UUFOH we take time away from our families and use our own money to buy equipment, purchase documents, put up this website, make calls, buy and read books in order to keep up on the subject, pay our dues to this association and others such as MUFON (A fantastic organization in my opinion, one that seems to follow the same guidelines I do. I guess they are all "Saucer Nuts" as well), and we spend more money to use for travel, and on-site follow-ups. We try to interview every eyewitness personally, where the event took place. Then we need to check on that person, check with airfields to see if the object could be conventional, check the weather for that particular day, etc. etc. Yeah, I guess that makes John Schuessler, MS, International Director of MUFON, and on the science advisory board of NIDS, Director of a group of "Saucer Nuts," as well. If that is the case, I am proud to be a "Saucer Nut." Anyway, I respect a large portion of the work of that journalist, and just wish he had the same respect for other researchers. We try working with NIDS, but it always seems to be a one way street. They conveniently lost a negative of a UFO taken by our Director, Dave Rosenfeld, taking over two years to return it. It is just hard to work with them. I greatly respect NIDS. I appreciate where they are coming from, and what they claim they are trying to accomplish. I am very impressed with the caliber of people that they employ. Their credentials are impeccable! Some are even heros of mine such as former astronaut Edgar Mitchell, Ph.D. , and UFO pioneering researcher Jacques Vallee, Ph.D. In no way do we at the UUFOH want to distract from them or hinder their research at the ranch. The last thing we would like to cause is cessation of any phenomena that may still linger there. We just want to investigate to the best of our ability aerial and related phenomena within Utah. For several reasons, among them respect for NIDS' request to stay away, I personally have decided not to go back to the ranch observational area. This is a personal decision, and not a decision made by the UUFOH or its Founder/Director. The Utah Basin is of great interest to me. It has been a hotspot for decades, as documented by Junior Hicks, and Frank Salisbury. Native American history and legends are of import as well. I know well of Yanna-Golosh's or Skin Walkers, but never knew of their relationship to the ranch until the work of Mr. Knapp. I still need to do some follow up research on this aspect of the Sherman/NIDS/Mystery Ranch. I would like to create a relationship with NIDS, and fellow researchers such as George Knapp, and welcome them to contact me for the purpose of sharing information, forming new contacts, and further our common research. I hope this happens, but am doubtful it will.

As we met with other members of the group we were joined by Clyde Lewis, and a film crew for the Unknown Zone, by Rogue Entertainment. It was nice to exchange views on various topics with Clyde. Unfortunately, this skywatch/investigation as others in the past to the ranch were uneventful. We did, however, speak to many locals and heard more stories of the area. Excitedly as on one other occasion, Director/founder of UUFOH, Dave Rosenfeld, caught unexplained phenomena via photography. With additional film shot at IE 1600 (yet to be developed). We are hopeful that with this very high speed film we may reveal additional unusual phenomena as well. Two members of the UUFOH did addition reconnaissance of the ranch area. They found a small orange orb, and many blue/white lights. Unusual, and yet at the same time such an mundane discovery, for Utah, it is the opinion of this researcher that the blue/white lights were mere fireflies (beatles). I did not see the orange or green lights, so I cannot comment on them. I have contacted many specialists in the field of entomology, even the University of Utah, regarding fireflies in Utah. They have been seen in Utah, and this is not a first. Other members of UUFOH are not quite sure what they are. I am however, convinced the blueish/white were mere bioluminescent beatles, or fire flies, though I never did catch one to examine it. I have seen fireflies in many other states, but admit this is a very first for me in Utah. I find the discovery of bioluminescent beatles in this state of interest in and of itself.

I personally have seen nothing unusual at the Sherman ranch. I have no doubt that phenomena took place, and may still be taking place there. I myself did not witness any phenomena on my four trips to "the ranch." The area is of interest to the UUFOH, and will remain an area of investigation. I personally will keep researching various aspects of this area, but do not plan to go back to the ranch area again. I will leave this in the capable hands of NIDS, and perhaps other researchers in the UUFOH. I admire NIDS and will respect their wishes to stay away, in hopes that they can document further phenomena occurring at this mysterious place. I do wish I could be included in the select few who will honor oaths of secrecy between themselves and NIDS, and be allowed to know more of this very interesting place, for I would NOT divulge anything to anyone told to me in confidence.

Mark Woody -Asst. Director UUFOH

mfw@gtelco.net 435-528-7102

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REPORT #2

I want it to be known that I make no claims to know for a fact what it was I saw on this trip with the UUFOH Search Group. It was defiantly an occurrence of mystique and in my thoughts a Paranormal type of event. But who can know for sure. I'm very open minded and would like to discover the answer of what we all saw as would you all.

Dave R. and my fellow UUFOH Associates-

The night of 6/--/03 and into the morning of 6/--/03 held some substantial and very intriguing events and for a lot of us some long awaited findings and visual proof of a paranormal event of which most can only read about. Even though this event still only filled our thoughts, or at least my thoughts with curiosity and that never ending feeling of being unsure of what is really out there.

For starters as we arrived (Mark, Beau and My self) at the rally point of the trip, just south of the ranch in Ft. Dushane Utah. The consensus seemed to be a very strange and unsettling feeling for several members of the group as well as the guest for the sky watch Clyde Lewis.

Both Dave and Clyde had made the statements of feeling uneasy and that the overall feeling of the surrounding area on this particular day was very noticeable and strong.

The area which we had continued to use as our gathering point we came to find out from the locals was referred to as UFO Point and apparently carried some what of a negative vibe but also a mystique with the area.

After we had went into Roosevelt for Pizza and some great conversation we all headed back out to the gathering point and readied for the evening. I don't really want to get to much into depth for this report on all activities and what every one did but focus on what happened to me when I was away from every one else.

The time was about 7:45 to 8.00 Pm, awaiting the skies to grow darker, we continude to conversate as we watched the local area for any sign.

The night grew darker and I became more aware that with all the talk we might not see what we wanted so I approached Beau Hackwell telling him I was going to leave for a bit and to not say anything. The time was about 9:45 P.M. when I left the area and made my way west of the point to an area which opened into the fields before us. My thoughts kept going to the stories about the fields and people who were alone when they witnessed their sightings. At this point I just walked off not feeing anything at the moment just enjoying the night, but I must say that I defiantly had it in my heart to find out once and for all what was going on or at least to see something. The night had come alive with the local animal life, Cows becoming more active and restless as was every thing else.

I had arrived at the gate to the open farming fields and stayed there for a few minutes as I watched the area around me studying everything. I moved out of the brush and as I walked to the open gate I looked to the west and up an old dirt road leading to the field, I was met by a flashing blue light about the size of a quarter. The light was flashing on and off with about 1 to 2 seconds between each and the light was a brilliant whitish blue. My first thought was that it was a dog with a strange collar due to the fact that it was at ground level and the flashes seemed to be at the rate of a dogs trot. (Thought the light was activated by the dogs trot).

I sit there watching the light grow closer thinking that I was going to meet up with the locals dog and wasn't liking the fact. When the light was about 11 to 12 feet from me it rose up into the air about the height of the fence and crossed over into the field into a grouping of brush there then disappeared from sight. Shocked by the sudden behavior of the light I moved slowly toward the brush and that's when it came out and I had noticed the flashes had became longer and more slower. This was definitely strange!

The Object had come out of the brush and had begun to move around me toward the east and I continued to move slowly and turn toward it. I must have moved wrong because as I turned toward it east of me it moved rather quickly further away toward the Canal. I stopped and moved my hands out toward the light slowly, the light begin to move closer but also more toward the open fence line. As I stood there watching the light it begin to move out into the field. The whole time I must have been numb because its finally starting to really register and I begin to walk after the blue light slowly.

Soon, the light had faded and never showed back while I was at this location. As I stood there I begin to get very over powered by a sense of dread, I felt very strongly that something was wrong and I defiantly should not be here. All my senses were now raging and every thing seemed to come to life, the sound, the visual and the feelings. At this point I didn't wait any longer and I started back the way I had come, eyes darting back and forth and listening to every sound that had found my ears.

I never saw the light again until I had arrived back up with the others at the gathering point. As I walked into the area I knew before I even heard from them that they were seeing the same thing I had just witnessed. The rest I'm sure others from the group have stated to you. The sightings lasted till about 2 A.M. at which time I don't believe it was seen again.

My thoughts are simple and direct on the situation we had found our self in. It was stated that the objects might have been fire flies.

A) It is my thought that there are no fire flies in the Utah area.

B) Second I had played with Fire Flies when I was a kid and they were a yellowish color.

C) Can a Fire Fly change the speed between the flaring of its luminescence?

D) The brightness at which the light was displayed, it's very hard for me to even comprehend the object being an insect.

The light was defiantly playing with the members as they watched and tried to interact with it and at one point was directly above my head..

What it was, I don't know but that was defiantly why I was out there and in my mind it still remains unexplained.

Troy A. Jackson 8/1/03