The burns being on the side of the sleepers closest to the ground was apparently due to what is known as reflective radiation. High-energy x-rays seem to have passed through the sleepers from above and generated ionizing beta radiation when they reacted with elements on the surface of the ground.
https://mru.ink/the-horrible-sequel-of-maracaibo-ufo-encounter-united-states/
Break open the piggy bank and dig behind the couch cushions. Here are links to UFO detectors for sale and links to a couple of stories about such devices:
https://www.imagesco.com/ufo/ufo-detectors.html
https://www.amazon.com/UFO-Detector-magnetometer-interfaced-microcontroller/dp/B000FVUKKO
https://www.cnn.com/2024/03/08/politics/us-military-developing-ufo-detection-kits/index.html
https://www.ebay.com/itm/276373507744
https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/weird/ufo-detector-found-in-new-jersey-state-forest-disarmed-by-park-police/2996886/
Thank you.