Reporters Steve Sbraccia and Jerry Lopes Describe Their UFO Encounter in the Bridgewater Triangle
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Steve Sbraccia
Contact Experience Triad
The Encounter
In the spring of 1979, two reporters, Jerry Lopes and Steve Spraia, witnessed a bright light while driving to a dog track in Massachusetts. They pulled over and saw a large, triangular craft that blotted out the stars as it passed overhead. The craft was silent and appeared to be about the width of five 747s. After the sighting, they discussed their experience and realized many others in the area had seen similar objects. They reported their sighting to local authorities, but no radar evidence was found. The encounter changed their views on UFOs, shifting them from skepticism to curiosity. Years later, they shared their story publicly, leading to renewed interest in their experience and the phenomenon of UFO sightings in the region.
Program Intelligence Analysis
The transcript discusses a series of UFO sightings in the Bridgewater Triangle during the spring of 1979, including a detailed firsthand account from reporter Steve Spraia. The sightings were notable for their size and silent movement, yet no radar evidence was found, raising questions about the technology involved.
The UFO sighted in 1979 was described as a large, silent object with a unique shape, and despite proximity to radar installations, no evidence was recorded.
Steve Spraia
“I had been 100% skeptic. I thought anybody who ever saw these things, they were either crazy or publicity hounds.”
Jerry Lopes
“I said, 'Jerry, there's nothing around here.'”
Managed by: U.S. military
Development of stealth technology
In the spring of 1979, there was a significant increase in UFO sightings in the Bridgewater Triangle region, including a notable sighting by reporters Jerry Lopes and Steve Spraia.
The UFO sighted was described as having a shape resembling a baseball home plate and was estimated to be as wide as five 747s wing to wing.
The object hovered silently at about 500 feet and emitted no sound, which is atypical for known aircraft.
Despite the sightings occurring near Logan Airport and military installations, no radar evidence was found to corroborate the UFO sightings.
The military later revealed stealth technology, which may explain the lack of radar detection during the sightings.
The sightings in the Bridgewater Triangle are part of a larger pattern of similar sightings, including the Belgian UFO flap in the 1990s.
Encounter Context
Factual Detailsrural area near a dog track
Randolph, Massachusetts, united_states
police report filed but no further action taken
Encounter Research Breakdown
Phenomenological AnalysisThe account provides a detailed first-person narrative from an Air Force veteran and a reporter, enhancing credibility. The observation is described with significant clarity and specificity, including comparisons to known aircraft sizes and shapes. The report is corroborated by multiple witnesses and subsequent media coverage, although it lacks physical evidence.
The experiencer and a colleague noticed a bright light approaching while driving, leading to a pull-over to observe the object.
“I noticed this really bright light over the tree line and the light was coming closer and closer and getting bigger and bigger”
The object passed overhead, blocking out stars and revealing a distinct shape, prompting a discussion about its nature.
“the stars blacked out and we realized that what we were seeing is we were seeing a silhouette against the starlight of this thing”
The experiencer and his colleague discussed the sighting and attempted to report it, realizing many others had similar experiences.
“we realized that a lot of people in southeastern Massachusetts saw this thing”
Bright light and silhouette of the craft against the stars
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Five Observables (2/5)
The craft was described as triangular, blocking out stars as it passed overhead, and was estimated to be very large.
The encounter involved multiple witnesses and was part of a larger series of sightings in the region, leading to significant media attention.
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