Corton Fog Bank Sighting
Corton Beach in Suffolk is known for its serene landscapes and often unpredictable weather. On 29 March 1890, a solitary man walking along the beach stumbled upon a rather unusual phenomenon. A localised fog bank had seemingly materialised on the sand, and protruding from its centre was a huge flagpole. The man's curiosity was piqued as he watched this strange occurrence for about ten minutes. The fog bank, with its imposing flagpole, remained stationary before it suddenly rose and vanished from sight.
This intriguing incident has been documented as a potential early UFO sighting. The date of 29 March 1890 places the event in the Victorian era, a time when such unexplained phenomena were often met with a mixture of fascination and scepticism. The witness's account provides a straightforward description of the event without embellishment, adding to the credibility of the sighting. Although there are no additional details about the witness or any further corroborating evidence, the account remains a fascinating entry in the history of unexplained sightings in England.
Late 19th-century England, Victorian era
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