Potential Sighting of the “Van Meter Visitor”
I have to admit, I’m usually skeptical about UFO sightings—they often seem too far-fetched. However, after what I experienced last night, I might need to reevaluate my stance.
Date: March 13, 2025
Time: 1 AM
Location: Iowa
Last night, during the blood moon, five of us were waiting outside a hotel to catch a glimpse of the moon. While two of my friends were engrossed in their phones, suddenly they looked up, yelling and claiming they saw something fly across the sky that had a ring-like shape. Being the skeptic, I dismissed their excitement, thinking they were just seeing the game’s loading screen imprinted in their vision. But moments later, the rest of us, including myself, glanced up to witness a peculiar UFO gliding from behind the hotel to behind a large pine tree nearby.
It resembled a boomerang draped in white fabric, moving slowly in a way that reminded me of a sheet billowing in the wind. It had a jellyfish-like quality to it, as if it were translucent enough that I could faintly make out its inner structure. I initially thought it was white, but another witness insisted it looked brown. The object was about the size of a car, and what struck us all was how completely silent it was.
As panic set in among us, another friend and I caught another glimpse—a brief sighting through the gaps in the pine tree branches. It seemed to linger there for a moment before it vanished, much like someone retreating when they spot you looking their way. My view was brief and blurry, so I lack a detailed description of its appearance.
This didn’t feel like mass hysteria because before the initial two could articulate what they saw, the rest of us witnessed the same thing. Typically, if it were purely imaginary, I would only have seen it after hearing their description, but I was unaware of its appearance before my sighting.
After seeing it vanish, there were no further sightings. I started researching and found that my experience aligns closely with the accounts of the “Van Meter Visitor.” According to the lore, this is a large, bat-like creature with a bright light emanating from a horn on its head, said to have emerged from a mineshaft in Iowa. What I saw could vaguely fit that description, explaining why I perceived it as white while others thought it was brown—perhaps I saw it when the light was on, reflecting off its body.
Unfortunately, I have no photographic evidence to support my sighting, just the accounts of four other witnesses. I feel frustrated that my experience might not be taken seriously, and people might think I’m fabricating it. I won’t try to convince anyone who doubts me, as I understand skepticism. But I can proudly say that I believe I saw the Van Meter Visitor.
Wow, that sounds like an incredible experience! It’s understandable to feel conflicted about what you saw, especially given your initial skepticism about UFO sightings. The fact that multiple people witnessed the same thing adds a layer of credibility to your account, even if you didn’t manage to capture any evidence. It’s fascinating how different perspectives can lead to varying interpretations of the same event—like the differing colors you and your friend perceived.
The Van Meter Visitor is definitely an intriguing legend with its own unique backstory, and it’s interesting how your sighting aligns with some of those characteristics. It’s easy to dismiss unusual encounters, but it’s also important to keep an open mind. Maybe what you experienced is part of a larger mystery that continues to unfold.
Thanks for sharing your story! It’s the kind of encounter that sparks curiosity and keeps the conversation about the unknown alive. Don’t let the skeptics get you down—your experience is valid, and sometimes just sharing is enough to connect with others who might have had similar encounters. Have you thought about reaching out to any local paranormal groups or online communities? They might be interested in hearing more about your sighting!