UFOs Captured On Local News In Milwaukee? (Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 2018)

📍 Location

📝 Description

In the pre-dawn hours of February 27, 2018, FOX6 WakeUp Live captured a sequence of bright, fast-moving lights over downtown Milwaukee that left anchors and viewers wondering if they were fireworks or aliens. A follow-up report noted a similar sighting on February 21, and, in subsequent coverage, the footage was explained as a large flock of seagulls illuminated by streetlights and rendered with camera shutter/frame-rate effects that produced glow and trails. While the online conversation persisted, credible outlets eventually framed the event as not extraterrestrial in origin, with additional footage from reporter Amy DuPont offering closer observation near the Milwaukee County Courthouse. The episode became a well-known example of how camera artifacts and lighting can create perceived UFO phenomena.

🔍 Circumstances

Live footage from a FOX6 tower camera during a morning newscast (WakeUp) around 4:43 a.m. CST on Tuesday, February 27, 2018, showing moving lights over downtown Milwaukee near the Milwaukee County Courthouse. Anchors speculated about fireworks or aliens. A related video appeared on February 21. The case drew online attention and subsequent reporting offered a terrestrial explanation, though some viewers remained convinced of unknown origins.

👤 Physical Description

Glowing white light blobs/dots moving rapidly with apparent trails, captured by a TV tower camera. No defined aircraft shape; visuals attributed later to a large flock of seagulls illuminated by lighting and camera shutter/frame-rate effects.

ℹ️ Additional Details

Initial coverage sparked widespread online discussion; subsequent reporting identified the seagull explanation, including additional footage filmed near the courthouse. Multiple outlets covered the event, including FOX6 and UPI, with Milwaukee Record providing local context and debunking commentary.

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