1896 UFO Flap in California
He described a dark, cigar‑shaped body at least a hundred feet long, flying roughly a thousand feet up. Attached to the rear was a triangular, fish‑like tail. The surface looked metallic—he compared it to aluminum that had darkened from exposure. It moved fast, turned sharply near Lorin, and headed toward San Francisco, even flying into a strong wind like it had powerful propulsion.
