U.F.O. Over Bowen Island

On July 8, 1957, Mrs. Fred H. Lightheart wrote to NICAP to report a U.F.O. sighting that occurred on June 28, 1957, at 12:05 P.M. near Hood Point, Bowen Island, British Columbia. Mrs. Lightheart, her husband, and their 16-year-old daughter were in their 21-foot motorboat, the 'Harcliff S,' when they observed a round, dome-shaped object, approximately 20 to 30 feet in diameter and 8 to 10 feet high. The object was described as a very shiny silver color with no visible windows, openings, or protuberances. The witnesses observed the object hovering above trees and summer homes before it moved vertically and then horizontally at a high rate of speed, estimated at 300 miles per hour. The object traveled in a South-West by South direction, hugging the terrain in a manner the witness interpreted as evasive action. Despite the windy conditions, the object maintained a steady, level flight and was completely silent. The witnesses noted that the object appeared to react to being observed. Following the incident, the witness contacted 'Air Search' at 2:20 P.M. to report the event, but was told the official did not know what the object was. The witness emphasized that they were not seeking publicity and were reporting the event solely to provide information to NICAP. The letter includes a mention of an enclosed descriptive folder and a rough map of the area.