On August 14, a married couple living in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, submitted a report to the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) after recording a large, unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP) on their cellphone. The video, taken at approximately 2 p.m., shows a rectangular craft hovering above a tree line, flashing lights from two opposite sides.
Details of the sighting
According to NUFORC incident report #200185, the object appeared to be between 300 and 400 feet in height. Witnesses described it as “very large” and noted that it emitted multiple colors of light, giving the impression of a sizable, illuminated structure. The craft remained stationary for several minutes before disappearing from view.
NUFORC’s role and investigation
NUFORC, based in Washington, has been cataloguing UAP reports across the United States for decades. Each submission is logged on the agency’s public website, often accompanied by interview transcripts or video evidence. The Coeur d’Alene report is the 17th Idaho UAP entry recorded in 2026, following an earlier sighting in the same area on May 9.
Local reaction
Residents of northern Idaho have expressed a mix of curiosity and caution. While some view the footage as an intriguing mystery, others emphasize the importance of maintaining a rational, evidence‑based approach to unexplained aerial activity. Local authorities have not yet issued an official statement, as the incident falls outside the jurisdiction of municipal emergency services.
What this means for the community
The sighting adds to a growing number of UAP reports nationwide, prompting renewed interest in how such phenomena are documented and investigated. For Idahoans, the event underscores the value of citizen reporting and the role of organizations like NUFORC in preserving transparent records of unusual aerial observations.
Anyone who believes they have witnessed a similar occurrence is encouraged to contact NUFORC directly, providing as much detail as possible, including time, location, and any visual documentation.
Original reporting: 580 KIDO Talk Radio (Boise) — read the source article.
