LAS VEGAS—A mysterious object of unknown origin recently plummeted from the sky, landing just outside the heavily restricted Area 51 military installation in Nevada. Despite the event occurring over a month ago, the public remains largely uninformed about the incident.

The details surrounding the crash have been shrouded in secrecy, with efforts to conceal the event both literally, by covering up the site, and figuratively, through official statements. George Knapp, Chief Investigator for Nexstar’s KLAS, has expressed skepticism about the military’s account, suggesting it may not hold up under scrutiny.

The incident, which took place on September 23 on public land adjacent to Area 51, showcases the speed and manner in which the government can conduct crash retrievals. Such operations have become somewhat routine for those living near the enigmatic military base.

Dreamland Resort, a site dedicated to monitoring Area 51, continuously records radio transmissions from within the base. On the morning of September 23, Joerg Arnu, who operates the site, intercepted some startling information regarding the crash.