The Delphos Landing Incident of 1971 remains one of the most puzzling events in UFO history. On the evening of November 2nd, a quiet Kansas farm became the center of attention for reasons no one could have anticipated. For a sixteen-year-old farm boy named Ronald Johnson, what began as an ordinary evening tending to his livestock turned into an experience that defied all logic and reasoning. That night would leave behind more than just memories—it would also provide one of the most compelling pieces of physical evidence associated with a UFO sighting.

Ronald Johnson lived with his parents, Erma and Durel, on a modest farm just outside the small town of Delphos. Like most other nights, Ronald was out checking on the livestock, accompanied by his faithful dog, Snowball. The air was crisp, and the sky clear. With the stars twinkling overhead, the quiet stillness of the rural countryside was palpable. However, what Ronald noticed near the edge of his family’s property would change his perception of that evening forever.