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Michigan Swamp Gas Close Encounter Wave
The Michigan Swamp Gas close encounter wave is one of the most famous UFO flaps in American history, combining the Dexter swamp reports, the Hillsdale College sightings, police and civilian witnesses, Hynek’s 'swamp gas' explanation, and the political controversy that pushed UFOs into congressional discussion.
Incidents / Close Encounters/close encounter case cluster/2026-03-16