BÚSQUEDA

Magazine Overview

Title: BÚSQUEDA
Issue: 58
Volume: XII
Date: May 1993
Publisher: Asociación de Amigos de Jumilla
Country: Spain
Language: Spanish
ISSN: GI-554/89

This issue of the bulletin "BÚSQUEDA" focuses on reports of luminous flying objects observed across Catalonia and includes an editorial reflecting on the magazine's continuation, an interview with an alleged abductee, and a critical look at a magazine article dismissing UFO phenomena.

Editorial: A New Beginning

The editorial section addresses the unexpected reappearance of the bulletin "BÚSQUEDA" after a previous announcement of its cessation. The editor explains that after receiving feedback from readers and collaborators, the decision was made to continue publishing, albeit on an irregular basis, depending on the availability of news and information. The editor reaffirms the bulletin's mission to inform about the UFO and parapsychology world, citing sources and aiming to maintain interest in the subject without personal profit or protagonism.

Luminous Flying Objects Over Catalonia

The main article, "Objectes voladors lluminosos es van poder veure dimarts a la nit des de tot Catalunya" (Luminous flying objects could be seen Tuesday night from all over Catalonia), reports on a widespread sighting on the night of March 30-31, 1993. Numerous individuals and police patrols across various towns in Catalonia, including Girona, Olot, Portbou, Mataró, L'Hospitalet, La Seu d'Urgell, and Palma de Mallorca, reported seeing bright lights in the sky. Some witnesses described formations of lights, some large and bright, others smaller, moving in a coordinated manner and leaving fiery trails. A witness from Girona described seeing two bright points followed by about fifty smaller points moving south, leaving fiery trails and emitting a sound like an electric motor. Two patrols from L'Hospitalet observed an alignment of eight bright lights in two symmetrical lines, leaving multi-colored trails, moving towards Montjuïc. Calls were made to meteorological observatories and the Fabra Astronomical Observatory, which stated that the phenomenon was not meteorological or astronomical. The most probable hypothesis offered by experts was the disintegration of an artificial satellite entering the atmosphere. However, this explanation was questioned by Pere Horts, president of the Astronomical Association of Figueres, who argued that the lights were too organized and aligned to be a random satellite disintegration. Air traffic control at Barcelona Airport reported no unusual radar detections.

A separate article, "OMNIS SOBRE CATALUÑA: Se descarta la posibilidad de que fuera un satélite" (UFOs Over Catalonia: The possibility of it being a satellite is ruled out), by Vicente Moros, further elaborates on the event. It mentions that the phenomenon was observed for about 45 minutes, contradicting the short duration expected from a satellite re-entry. The article highlights that scientific institutions in Barcelona agreed that no natural cause could explain the lights. It also mentions a report from Jacques Velasco of SEPRA Toulouse about the re-entry of a Russian satellite, Cosmos 2238, but notes that the described duration and behavior of the observed lights do not match the typical characteristics of a re-entering object, which would be in friction with the atmosphere and have a short combustion time.

Interview with Próspera Muñoz

The section "PERSONAJES" features an interview with Próspera Muñoz, who claims to have experienced an abduction in the spring of 1946 or 1947 near La Jimena. She describes encountering strange beings from Venus (not the planet as known) and being taken to a craft where tests were performed on her. Muñoz emphasizes that she never claimed the beings were extraterrestrials, considering it just one hypothesis. She states that her lucidity and mental capacity were unusually high during the experience. She also mentions that her sister Anita also remembers parts of the event. Muñoz expresses skepticism about scientific investigations, particularly lie detector tests, and would only agree to further investigation by a team of highly qualified medical professionals. She believes that UFOs are physical objects, not religious apparitions, and that their intelligence is far superior to ours, respecting human free will and seeking individual communication rather than mass contact.

Abduction Claim from Lleida

Under the heading "Un jove de Lleida diu que va ser raptat per uns extraterrestres" (A young man from Lleida says he was kidnapped by extraterrestrials), the bulletin reports on a 28-year-old man from Lleida who claims to have had an inexplicable experience. According to his family, he went missing for eight hours and was found semi-conscious and extremely cold on his sofa. He vaguely recalls being drawn by an intense light and feeling a prick in his neck, believing he was with extraterrestrials. His vehicle was found parked normally, and a doctor diagnosed him with severe depression.

Critical Commentary on UFOs

The "LA SANTA OVNISICIÓN" section offers a scathing critique of an article titled "FRAUDE OVNI" published in "Revista Muy Interesante" (issue #143, April 1993) by Javier E. Armentia. The bulletin quotes several dismissive statements attributed to the magazine's director, José Pardina, such as UFOs being good arguments for movies and novels, satisfying morbid curiosity, and fueling a business based on naivety and ignorance. The section also mocks ufologist Ann Drulfel's advice on how to resist abduction and criticizes the magazine for labeling UFO phenomena as part of a "publishing boom" alongside astrology and other fringe topics.

Other Items

• Memorandum: A letter from Jorge Eduardo Anfruns Dumont in Santiago, Chile, to José María Semitiel, offering his self-published book "OVNIS EXTRATERRESTRES Y OTROS EN CHILE" for sale.
• Alert OVNI for June: Announcement of an upcoming UFO alert organized by RIIFPU in June, seeking collaborators.
• I Symposium Nacional Las Apariciones de la Virgen María en España: Information about a symposium on Marian apparitions in Madrid on May 22-23, 1993.
• Subscription Bulletin: A form for subscribing to "Cuadernos de Ufología."
• Letter to the Editor: A letter from "Mª Martínez (Señora)" to "Sr. Dtor." (presumably José María Semitiel) discussing a character named Samanthel and a potential marriage, with a humorous and intergalactic tone.
• Response to a Letter: A response from "J. Martínez Roca," Editor of "Revistas de Investigación Ufológica," to the letter from "Mª Martínez," expressing confusion about José María Semitiel but appreciating the letter's content and humor.
• Urgent Letter from Vidreres: A correspondent, J.J. Juanolas, writes about a "man in black" and the disappearance of a woman who had seen a UFO in their town, requesting an investigation.
• Response to Vidreres Letter: A response clarifying that the "man in black" is a funeral home entrepreneur and the disappearance is a runaway couple, aiming to alleviate the town's fears.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the observation of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs), alleged alien abductions, and the ongoing debate surrounding the validity and interpretation of UFO evidence. The editorial stance of "BÚSQUEDA" is to provide information and foster discussion within the ufology community, emphasizing the importance of citing sources and maintaining an open mind while critically examining claims and explanations. The magazine appears to lean towards accepting the reality of UFO phenomena and potential extraterrestrial contact, as evidenced by its critical stance towards dismissive articles and its focus on witness testimonies and investigative efforts.