A Cosmic Visitor: Meteorite Soars at 37,000 MPH Before Plummeting into Local Yard!

MARSHFIELD, Prince Edward Island (WKRC) – Security cameras at a man’s residence recorded what is believed to be the first footage of a meteorite impacting Earth, complete with auditory evidence.

In July 2024, Joe Velaidum stepped out of his house to take his dog for a stroll.

“My significant other Laura and I opted for a brief walk with the dogs,” Velaidum shared with Compass Media. “There was nothing out of the ordinary about that, other than the fact that I paused on the walkway to relocate a dog leash because the landscapers were expected to arrive to trim the grass later that day, and the dog lead was on the lawn, so I figured I could lend a hand. I never pause at that place.”

A few moments later, a meteorite plunged to the earth at an estimated speed of 37,282 miles per hour precisely at that location in his entrance.

“Looking back, had I remained in that exact position for just a minute or two longer, I would undoubtedly have been struck by a meteor and likely would have perished,” he remarked. “While I was innocently adjusting that dog lead, a meteor was hurtling towards me.”

Velaidum was situated far enough from his residence during the time of impact that he was unaware of any occurrence until he returned home to discover unusual debris scattered along the walkway. After reviewing the security footage, his partner proposed that the peculiar object might be a meteorite, a hypothesis that was validated by the University of Alberta following Velaidum’s submission of samples.

Chris Herd, the curator for the meteorite collection at the University of Alberta, informed CBC News that the footage was “not anything we’ve ever encountered before. From a scientific standpoint, it’s unprecedented.”

“No other meteorite fall has been recorded in such a manner, complete with sound,” he stated in a communication from the university. “It introduces a completely new aspect to the natural history of the island.”