Project 10073 Record: UFO Observation, 4 March 1967, Portland, Oregon

This document collection details a UFO sighting reported by a former U.S. Coast Guard member in Portland, Oregon, on March 4, 1967. The witness described a large, triangle-shaped object, approximately 130 feet long and 60 feet wide, hovering over Oak Grove Butte. The object featured three bands of colored lights—green, red, and blue—and was observed for two hours. The witness reported no tail or exhaust and noted that the object moved in a long slant from north to south. During the observation, the witness experienced electromagnetic interference on his walkie-talkie, hearing a high-pitched voice in a foreign language. The witness also reported unusual animal behavior, including deer stampeding and the howling of coyotes and wolves. Subsequent investigations by the Air Force, including interviews with the witness and others in the area, revealed a conflict between the witness and the local District Forest Ranger. The Ranger attributed loud, mysterious blasts heard in the area over the previous five weeks to 'sonic booms,' while others, including the witness, suggested they were related to the object or deep ground shaking. The Air Force ultimately concluded that there was insufficient data for a scientific evaluation of the sighting. The witness requested no publicity, citing concerns that the report might negatively impact the sale of stock in his mine.