The December 29, 1980 Cash-Landrum sighting is a well-documented UFO sighting that occurred near Dayton, Texas. This incident has been widely investigated and discussed in UFO circles due to the strange and unusual nature of the sighting, as well as the physical harm it is claimed to have caused to the witnesses.

On the evening of December 29, 1980, Betty Cash, Vickie Landrum, and Vickie's grandson, Colby, were driving home from a bingo game when they spotted a bright, diamond-shaped object in the sky. The object appeared to be hovering about 60 feet off the ground and was emitting flames and heat. The witnesses pulled over to get a closer look and soon realized that the object was extremely hot to the touch, causing their skin to burn upon contact.

The object was reportedly so bright that it illuminated the surrounding area as if it were daylight. After a few minutes, the object slowly ascended into the sky and disappeared from view. The witnesses immediately began experiencing symptoms of radiation sickness, including nausea, headaches, and vomiting.

Over the next several days, the witnesses continued to experience symptoms of radiation sickness, and Betty Cash was eventually hospitalized due to severe radiation burns. The incident was widely reported in the media, and investigators from various government agencies, including the Air Force and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), began looking into the incident.

Despite numerous investigations, the source and nature of the object seen by the witnesses remains a mystery. Some theories suggest that the object was a secret military craft, while others believe it to be of extraterrestrial origin. Skeptics have also pointed out that the witnesses' claims are inconsistent and have raised questions about the validity of their testimony.

In any case, the Cash-Landrum sighting remains one of the most well-documented and mysterious UFO sightings in history, and continues to be studied and debated by UFO researchers to this day.

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