Mount Lofty Ranges: Cigar-shaped UFO with portholes
At 10:00 p.m. in July 1967, a woman in South Australia's Mount Lofty Ranges spotted an intense orange light, later observing a hovering cigar-shaped object with portholes that departed westward rapidly after 20 minutes.
Background
Witness Account
A woman first noticed a bright orange glow through her home window around 10:00 p.m. She alerted her mother, and both stepped outside to observe the phenomenon clearly.
Object Description
The object appeared as a cigar-shaped form hovering nearby, exhibiting slight vertical movements and tilting sideways. It featured portholes along its lower section, suggesting structured design.
Movements and Departure
For approximately 20 minutes, it remained stationary before accelerating toward the western horizon at high velocity, vanishing from sight.
Context and Significance
This sighting, documented in a 1978 publication, contributes to 1967's wave of Australian UFO reports. No physical evidence or additional witnesses noted, but dual observation enhances credibility.