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Mysterious Apple Rain

Coundon, Coventry, Westmidlands Unknown Modern

Coundon was left bewildered on 12 December 2011 when a stretch of the B4098 road was covered in smashed apples. The apples seemingly fell from the sky, with one witness watching in amazement as they rained down onto her car's bonnet. A local resident also discovered his garden transformed into a pulp-covered mess. The sudden and unexplained appearance of the apples sparked curiosity and concern among those living in the area.

The unusual event was attributed to a mini tornado that was believed to have removed the apples from a nearby orchard, depositing them close by. Although the exact orchard remains unidentified, the impact on the B4098 and surrounding properties was undeniable. The apples covered an eighteen metre stretch of road, leaving residents and witnesses to ponder the cause of this bizarre occurrence. The incident has become a topic of interest for those intrigued by unexplained phenomena in the region.

Historical Context

The incident occurred on a typical winter day in December 2011

Location

Location Details

Location Type
Road
Activity Types
Visual
Witness Credibility
Multiple Witnesses
Threat Level
Harmless
Accessibility
Public Access
Date / Era
12 December 2011
Postcode Area
CV2

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