The North Hudson Park UFO Landing

On January 12, 1975, multiple witnesses observed a domed disc-shaped object land in North Hudson Park in North Bergen, New Jersey. Police responded, and investigators found physical evidence including melted snow and elevated radiation readings at the alleged landing site.

The Witness

George O’Barski, a 72-year-old liquor store owner, was driving home late at night:

• He observed a brightly lit object descend toward the park
• The object was disc-shaped with a dome and visible windows
• It hovered briefly, then landed

The Beings

O’Barski reported:

• Small figures exited the craft
• They appeared to collect soil samples
• They moved quickly and purposefully
• They re-entered the craft
• The object departed rapidly

Other Witnesses

Independent witnesses corroborated O’Barski’s account:

• A doorman at a nearby apartment building
• Residents who looked out their windows
• Descriptions matched across witnesses

Physical Evidence

At the landing site, investigators found:

• A pattern of holes in the frozen ground
• Melted snow in a circular pattern
• Elevated radiation readings
• Damage to nearby trees

Investigation

UFO researcher Budd Hopkins investigated:

• Interviewed all witnesses separately
• Documented the physical evidence
• Verified O’Barski’s credibility
• Published findings in his research

Police Response

North Bergen police:

• Responded to the scene
• Documented the physical traces
• Filed official reports
• Remained puzzled by the evidence

Significance

The North Hudson Park case is significant for:

• Multiple independent witnesses
• Credible primary witness (elderly businessman)
• Physical trace evidence
• Police involvement
• Landing with apparent occupants

Legacy

The case became a cornerstone of Budd Hopkins’ research into UFO landings and potential abductions. The multiple witnesses and physical evidence made it one of the better-documented New Jersey UFO events.