January 15, 2004-Melbourne, Australia

Background Information / Description:

Shot taken by council worker with digital camera, shape not seen until downloaded onto computer. This photograph has been officially commented on by the shire of Whittlesea.

UFO Caught By Oz City Worker's Digital Camera: Council Refers Photo To Government Agencies

City of Whittlesea, Australia

Jim Linton,

Communications Officer

Jan 23, 2004

An employee of this major municipality during his routine work as a traffic engineer took a photograph of a level railway crossing at Beveridge north of Melbourne using a digital camera.

When it was downloaded from the camera on to a computer an object appeared in the sky on photograph.

This Council has no opinion about the object.

We just do not know what the object could be and would welcome any explanation.

This Council believes it has an obligation to pass the image on to the relevant authorities for their consideration and investigation.

The image has been referred by Council to the Chief Defence Scientist, Defence Science & Technology Organisation, and the Civil Aviation Authority.

Council is considering referring it to NASA and other authorities.