A newly unearthed document from Brazil’s military archives paints a vivid picture of life in the town of Colares, Pará, during a period in 1977 when unidentified flying objects were routinely reported in the skies-and reportedly making direct contact with locals.
The report, part of a Brazilian Air Force file dated November 1977, compiles testimony and behavioral observations collected from frightened residents during the Operation Saucer (Operação Prato) investigation.
Unlike speculative cases, this document captures a moment when entire communities altered daily life due to fear of unknown aerial phenomena.
“People refused to go outside after dark. Some abandoned their homes entirely.”
👁️ Daily Sightings, Physical Effects
Witnesses described a recurring presence of luminous flying objects, often described as glowing balls or discs.
The accounts included:
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Light beams directed at individuals
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Sudden burning sensations on the skin
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Feelings of paralysis and disorientation
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Reports of puncture marks and fatigue after encounters
Local health professionals cited in the document noted clusters of patients reporting similar injuries and symptoms.
“People reported being struck by beams of light that caused intense heat and weakness.”
🚫 Social Breakdown in Colares
The report reveals how these events transformed the social landscape of Colares. Commerce came to a halt at night. Residents began sleeping in groups indoors.
Town officials requested help from the military as panic spread.
The Mayor and local police-also witnesses-contacted the Brazilian Air Force, which deployed investigators to observe and document the incidents.
“Authorities reported sightings consistent with the civilian descriptions.”
🛰️ Operation Saucer
This case forms part of Operation Saucer, the Air Force’s only known active UFO investigation.
The military set up direct observation posts in affected towns and recorded photographs, video, and interviews with locals.
Although many materials remain undisclosed, the contents of this document affirm that high-ranking officers witnessed unexplained aerial activity and that the phenomenon was regarded as real and physical.
“The case files are consistent in describing luminous craft moving with precision and displaying apparent intent.”
🧾 No Clear Resolution
Despite extensive documentation and firsthand testimony, the case was eventually closed without explanation.
Military conclusions-if drawn-remain classified or redacted. But the reports stand as an official record of mass encounters, reinforced by consistent civilian and official accounts.
For the town of Colares, this wasn’t myth or rumor-it was a period of fear and disruption from something they could see but not understand.
