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Tully Saucer Nest

Farmer George Pedley saw a grey saucer-shaped object rise from a swamp and fly away. Where it had been, he found a circular 'nest'—reeds flattened in a spiral pattern. More nests appeared over following weeks. They became the template for crop circles.

1966
Tully, Queensland, Australia
1+ witnesses

The Tully nest may have inspired crop circles.

The Event

January 19, 1966:

  • George Pedley
  • Banana farmer
  • Tully, Queensland
  • Morning sighting
  • Near swamp

The Object

What he saw:

  • Saucer-shaped
  • Grey/blue color
  • 25 feet diameter
  • Rose from swamp
  • Flew away rapidly

The Nest

What was left:

  • Circular flattened area
  • Reeds in spiral pattern
  • 30 feet diameter
  • Counterclockwise swirl
  • Clear impression

More Nests

Following weeks:

  • Additional nests found
  • Same swamp area
  • Similar patterns
  • No witnesses to creation
  • Mystery deepened

The Investigation

Official response:

  • RAAF investigated
  • No explanation
  • Natural causes suggested
  • Rejected by witness
  • Case remains open

The Legacy

Cultural impact:

  • Predated crop circles
  • Similar phenomenon
  • Australia’s famous case
  • Template for circles
  • Ongoing debate

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