When thinking about the small towns in Mississippi, creepy is probably the last word that comes to mind. But you might think differently once you hear about the strange event that took place in Flora, Mississippi decades ago. Do you know of any creepy historical events that make your hair stand up? What about this one? Check it out:
Tucked away in Madison County, Flora, Mississippi is a tiny town with just under 2,000 residents.
It's a quiet place, without a whole lot going on at any given time. It's a good spot for those who prefer peace and quiet, but it's also hiding something.
Though most known as the home of Mississippi’s Petrified Forest, the remote community has another distinguishing trait - it's the site of one of the most famous UFO sightings in the world.
It was a bizarre, jarring event that would not soon leave the minds of those who were there.
The peculiar event, which took place on the night of February 10, 1977, was witnessed by nearly two dozen police officers as well as several locals.
Witnesses described seeing a "giant floating object" just above the tree line in a local cotton field.
The UFO hovered nearly 20’ off the ground for about 45 minutes before moving.
According to records, police officers followed the object until it disappeared behind the tree line. The UFO was described as being "blue in color, kind of metallic blue, portholes around the center of it, shaped like an old spinning top kids used to use."
Following the event, several witnesses recounted the eerie ordeal.
One of the witnesses was Madison County Sheriff’s Deputy Kenny Creel. It’s said his description of the strange event made it "world famous," garnering attention from national media. He was considered highly credible, and his testimony was part of what rocketed the story to the mainstream. Some witnesses chose to remain quiet, which many believe was a forced choice.
One witness, who requested to stay anonymous, believes the CIA told others to stop talking about the Flora UFO sighting.
Since that night in 1977, witness Pat Frascogna has been conducting research and gathering evidence, hoping to determine if the objects were terrestrial or not. While investigating, he stumbled upon something strange deep in the woods - two patches of earth where plants no longer grow. About 15’ in diameter, each patch is circular and completely devoid of plant life.
The fact that the UFO was initially spotted by credible witnesses in law enforcement makes the entire ordeal that much more believable and, in turn, more frightening.
And perhaps creepiest of all folks are still seeing these things: "People are still seeing UFOs around Flora," he continued, "…the sightings are a town secret."
Learn more about this creepy incident in the video below.
So, did you know about this strange event in the town of Flora, Mississippi? Have something to add? We'd love to hear your thoughts!
Flora isn't the only place for known UFO sightings in Mississippi. Learn about another alien abduction in Mississippi that's sure to chill you to your core. And if you can't get enough of the strange and unusual in Mississippi, you might want to check out these terrifying Mississippi urban legends sure to give you a case of the creeps. If you think you're up for a road trip to Flora, Mississippi to experience the town for yourself, don't forget to use our ultimate road trip packing list. It will make planning your trip a breeze!
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