A meteorite was spotted by two aircraft over South Texas before residents reported hearing a loud explosion and shaking homes. Houston Air Traffic Contol received reports from two aircraft, that claimed to have seen a meteorite west of McAllen, police announced on Wednesday at around 8.30 pm.
“Where the exact point of impact is unknown,” Hidalgo County Sheriff Eddie Guerra said. “No reports of any damage in that area has been received.” Alton Police Chief Jonathan Flores told KVEO-TV that they felt the blast, but were unsure of what caused it. “I do know that it was widespread,” Flores said.
“There are multiple cities receiving the same call.” Police have gotten reports of what sounded like a “loud explosion” or a “blast” in Mission, KRGV reports.
Police have requested air support from the Texas Department of Public Safety following reports of the incident. A Mission resident took to Facebook to share that they felt a “rumble or explosion” in the wake of the alleged meteor.
Another Texan claimed on Facebook that “everyone heard the loud noise and houses shake,” while observing the incident. One Twitter user posted about the alleged meteorite, asking in disbelief: “Is this real?” (SOURCE)
