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11‑foot metallic object found in Minnesota cornfield identified as possible space debris
Stevens County sheriff's office says the 11‑foot metal hunk was likely a piece of space junk, with serial numbers that may help trace its origin.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Officials with the Stevens County Sheriff’s Office said a farmer discovered an 11‑foot metallic object in a western Minnesota cornfield near Scott Township at about 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
The sheriff’s office described the hunk as "presumably a space object" and noted that serial numbers on the metal could aid investigators in identifying its owner. Federal and state agents are now working together to locate the owner and arrange removal of the debris.
According to KGW8, the farmer believes the object has been in the field for at least six weeks, based on the size of corn growing around it. Officials added the metal poses no danger to the public.
Key facts
- An 11‑foot metallic object was found in a cornfield near Scott Township, Minnesota. (nypost.com)
- The Stevens County Sheriff’s Office identified the object as "presumably a space object" with serial numbers. (nypost.com)
- Federal and state agents are cooperating to locate the owner and remove the debris. (nypost.com)
- The farmer estimates the object has been in the field for at least six weeks. (nypost.com)
Sources
- [1] nypost.com — originally reported as “Massive metallic ‘space object’ discovered by farmer in Minnesota cornfield: cops”
