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Westall Incident
Students and teachers at Westall schools in Melbourne reported a craft descending into a nearby grassy area and departing.
- Date
- 6 April 1966
- Location
- Westall High School, Melbourne, Victoria · Australia
- Witnesses
- Civilian, Multiple
- Evidence
- None
What was reported
Many witnesses said they saw one or more objects descend near a paddock and then climb away, and some students ran to the area. Witnesses have said they were told not to discuss the event.
Official and public statements
Researcher Shane Ryan stated that the witnesses may have seen a balloon from the HIBAL high-altitude balloon program, launched from Mildura at the time.
References
Source: Wikipedia