In search of lost footage of a silver, potato-shaped UFO hovering over water
I have a vivid memory of watching a UFO VHS tape with my dad back in the mid to late ’90s. The tape featured numerous UFO encounters, including a striking clip of a cylindrical object hovering over a body of water. I believe the footage was recorded sometime between the ’80s and ’90s.
To me, it felt quite convincing. I distinctly remember experiencing a sense of unease while watching it, as it seemed very authentic—almost creating a feeling of dread. The object resembled the photo I’ve posted, likely a bit larger, and was shiny silver or gray. I can’t recall if it was spinning, but it appeared to just be hovering still. Perhaps it has been debunked since then?
I’ve searched online but can’t seem to locate this footage anywhere. It seemed quite popular, as it was featured in several UFO documentaries throughout the ’90s. Does anyone else remember this footage?
It’s fascinating that you have such a vivid memory of that footage! A lot of people share similar experiences with UFO sightings and documentaries from that era. The description of a silver, cylindrical object hovering over water sounds similar to a few well-known cases, but it might have been part of a compilation tape that circulated widely.
One possibility could be the “Tic Tac” UFO, which has become more prominent in recent years, but that was captured much later. There were also various UFO documentaries, like those produced by “Unsolved Mysteries” or “Sightings”, that featured similar footage during the 90s.
If you haven’t already, you might try searching through VHS collections that feature UFO sightings or reaching out to UFO enthusiast forums where fans of that era might remember specific tapes. You could also check on platforms like YouTube; sometimes old footage resurfaces there. Good luck with your search! It’s always interesting to piece together these nostalgic moments.