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Case Evidence · CE-V99-020

Larry P. Riordan reports dark balloon-like object

Unverified1950-10-20 · CIC summary

Record

Date / period
1950-10-20
Reported event / document
Larry P. Riordan reports dark balloon-like object
Evidence type
CIC summary
Original data accessible?
Yes (FBI scan)
Verification status
Reported visual; radar linkage unproven
Competing explanations / missing data
Meteorological balloon possible
Next step
Check balloon launch records
Source ID
SRC-142

Why this grade

Unverified From Case Evidence's Verification status ("Reported visual; radar linkage unproven"). Grade rules.