A 3.35-meter metal ring, showing signs of intense heat, was found in a Minnesota cornfield, sparking speculation about its origin.
Metal ring found in cornfield
On October 14, a farmer in Stevens County, Minnesota, discovered a large metal ring measuring 3.35 meters in his cornfield. The object was found between rows of corn, with no crater or signs of fire nearby.Authorities investigate the find
The sheriff's office in Stevens County received a call about the discovery around 3:30 p.m. on October 14 and sent deputies to the field in Scott Township, which is about 225 kilometers northwest of Minneapolis. The deputies examined the object and determined it posed no danger to the public.Object shows signs of extreme heat
The metal ring has a black inner wall, suggesting it was exposed to very high temperatures. The upper part of the ring appears to have torn open toward the sky, indicating possible damage from a forceful impact or intense heat.Origin of the object remains unclear
The sheriff's office has not confirmed the origin of the object, though some reports suggest it may be a fragment from a Chinese rocket that fell a month earlier. The object was found in the center of the cornfield, with the corn stalks lying down and creating a visible imprint in the field.
