UFO Newsclipping Service - 2006 03 - no 440

This issue of 'UFO extra - Sightings' from MAIL, Bangor & Anglesey, England, dated December 1, 2005, focuses on reader-submitted accounts of strange aerial phenomena. The cover headline, "'It seemed to be gliding or floating in the air'," highlights the central theme of UFO sightings reported by the public. The magazine also includes articles on Bigfoot sightings and other paranormal topics.

UFO Sightings and Reports

The issue begins with a report from Elgan Hearn detailing further UFO sightings following a previous revelation about an object seen over the Menai Strait. Former Holyhead Mayor Ron Williams recounts seeing a "sparkly silver" cigar-shaped object hovering above railway sidings on the A55. John Barnett describes an unusual object seen near Gwalchmai that appeared to be gliding or floating, and notes its similarity in timing to another sighting over the Menai Strait. Frances Allsopp recalls a sighting from the 1970s in the West Midlands, where she observed a large bright light that pulsed and then a dark object that moved at "fantastic speed." Another report from Porth Llechog mentions a strange light seen following a car.

A significant section features a report from the DAILY EXAMINER in Huddersfield, England, dated December 15, 2005. Teresa Millward captured images and video of a strange, slow-moving, triangle-shaped object over Crosland Moor. She described it as unnerving and unlike anything she had seen before. The article notes that several other readers reported UFO sightings around Christmas the previous year.

From Shropshire, England, dated October 27, 2005, a report from the STAR newspaper details Tony Millward's sighting of a "ball of bright white light" in the sky in Telford, which moved at high speed.

International UFO Reports

The magazine includes a section titled "TRANSLATIONS," featuring reports from various international sources, primarily South America.

Argentina:

• Loreto Woman Photographed What She Thought Was a UFO (El Liberal Digital, January 3, 2006): Miryan Coronel reported witnessing a cone-shaped light on a bus journey near Mount Uritorco. The object spun, emitted multicolored lights, and vanished, leaving a smell of heated metal and sulfur. Drivers confirmed seeing strange lights in the area previously.
• Priest Performs Blessing at Location of Imp Sightings (El Once Digital, January 6, 2006): Residents of Parana requested a priest's assistance after alleged sightings of "imps." Father Eduardo blessed homes and trees, advising caution about fantastical claims. The event was not officially confirmed, but authorities noted stones were thrown from the dark.
• Argentina: Strange Lights Over Victoria (Planeta UFO, January 10, 2006): Silvia Perez Simondini reported a swarm of 12 lights appearing two by two or singly, moving with a very bright light and making a full spin from NW to W. She noted that accompanying individuals sometimes weep due to the mystical nature of such events.
• 20,000 Liters of Water Vanish Mysteriously (Circulo Ovnilogico Riocuartense, January 11, 2006): Eduardo Virgilio Sangoni reported that nearly 20,000 liters of water vanished overnight from an "Australian" water tank in Cordoba Province. Investigations found no structural failure or natural evaporation to explain the loss.

Mexico:

• Spherical UFOs over Mexico City (Report by Ana Luisa Cid, January 12, 2006): Ana Luisa Cid recorded spherical objects over Mexico City using a camcorder. The objects appeared self-motivated and moved against clear skies. The video was broadcast on a TV program.
• Eyewitness Account, Mexico City (Leonardo Sanchez Galindo, January 12, 2006): Leonardo Sanchez Galindo also witnessed over 14 spherical objects moving in defined trajectories, some heading south and east. He noted they were at a high altitude and reflected sunlight, eventually vanishing.
• Mexico: Yucatan Aliens Mock Researcher (www.milenio.com, January 17, 2006): This report details a prank involving alleged alien evidence presented by Jaime Maussan in Merida. The "prank" was created by minors using a mask and was intended to mock Maussan and obtain money. The evidence was broadcast by Televisa.
• Mexico: Controversy Rages Over Yucatan Alien (www.milenio.com, January 18, 2006): Jaime Maussan defended his findings regarding the Yucatan alien video, stating that radioactivity was found at the site and that experts confirmed no animation was involved. The report also addresses accusations of slander from Carlos Trejo and claims that the video was a prank.

Costa Rica:

• UFO Causes Commotion in San Jose (Diario Extra, January 13, 2006): A UFO sighting caused commotion in San Jose, with hundreds of onlookers observing a "point of light" moving slowly for an hour. Experts could not identify the object, which sparked curiosity and some fear.

Bigfoot and Other Forteana

This issue also includes several articles on Bigfoot and related phenomena:

• 'Bigfoot' sighting in Nenahnezad dismissed; evidence points to bear (DAILY TIMES, Farmington, NM, August 31, 2005): Navajo Nation Police dismissed a reported Bigfoot sighting, concluding the tracks belonged to a bear.

• The Reclusive Forest Primate Chronicles (Fourth Installment): This ongoing series discusses the global presence of creatures like Bigfoot, Almas, Yeti, and Yowies. It highlights recent sightings in Johor, Malaysia, and the planned scientific study by the Johor National Park Corporation. The article also details various names used for these creatures in different regions of the U.S. and Canada, and their seasonal movements in Arkansas, noting their preference for higher elevations in winter and lower elevations with water sources in summer. It recounts a hunter's experience of seeing two large Sasquatch males fighting near a creek in Arkansas.

• Observations: Bigfoot Country (LEDGER, Heavener, OK, October 6, 2005): This piece discusses the first Honobia Bigfoot Festival and the high number of Bigfoot sightings reported in LeFlore County, Oklahoma. It lists various local names for the creature and mentions Tim Humphreys' encounters, including seeing four creatures and shooting one, though no body was found. The article also notes the existence of a Bigfoot Sightings Database.

• 'Bigfoot' expedition gears up: Officials in Malaysia postponed an expedition to track a "Bigfoot" creature in the Johar forests due to authorities' requests. A Singaporean team was affected. The report mentions footprints and bite marks found, and the theory that Bigfoot is a descendant of Giganto-pithecus Blackai.

• China's 'Wild Man' park closed to tourists (SUN, Vancouver, B.C., Canada, January 21, 2006): Shennongjia Nature Reserve in China, rumored to be home to the "Yeren" or "Wild Man," was temporarily closed for at least three months to allow natural attractions to recover. Despite a lack of scientific evidence, scores claim to have seen the creature, and the park offers a reward for its capture.

• Another 'Bigfoot' sighting in the Happy Valley area (TIMES-HERALD, Newnan, GA, September 18, 2005): Donna Robards reports seeing two Bigfoot-type creatures in Happy Valley Circle, Georgia. She describes one as eight feet tall with coarse black hair and the other as smaller with reddish-brown hair. She also recounts earlier reports from her son and mentions missing items from her home, initially attributed to normal burglars.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO sightings, Bigfoot encounters, and other unexplained phenomena. The magazine appears to present these accounts from readers and various news sources without explicit endorsement or skepticism, allowing readers to draw their own conclusions. The editorial stance seems to be one of reporting on these phenomena as they are experienced and reported by the public and documented in other media outlets. There is a clear interest in investigating and documenting these occurrences, as evidenced by the conference organized by the Norwich Astronomical Society and the ongoing research into Bigfoot by dedicated organizations.