Originally posted by the Voice of America. Voice of America content is produced by the Voice of America, a United States federal government-sponsored entity, and is in the public domain. Mysterious Metallic Monolith Found in Remote Utah VOA News In a scene that could have been taken from the science fiction classic "2001: A Space Odyssey," officials in Utah have discovered a mysterious metallic monolith in the remote southeastern part of the state. Public safety workers spotted the object November 18 from a helicopter while conducting a count of bighorn sheep, according to a [1]news statement. References 1. https://dpsnews.utah.gov/dps-aero-bureau-encounters-monolith-in-red-rock-country/ .