UFO NEWSLETTER

Magazine Overview

Title: UFO NEWSLETTER
Issue: 25
Date: May 15, 1999
Publisher: Not specified
Country: France
Language: French
Price: 100F

This issue of UFO Newsletter, the international ufology journal, focuses on recent observations and investigations. The editorial notes a change in presentation aimed at improving readability, with the editor now based in Canada.

Observations: Elk Abduction in Washington State

This article details an investigation conducted by Peter B. Davenport of the National UFO Reporting Center (NFORC) and Robert A. Fairfax of MUFON Washington. On February 25, 1999, three foresters reforesting a mountain in Washington State witnessed a small flying disc. The object, initially mistaken for a parachute, moved erratically before hovering over a herd of elk. The witnesses observed one adult elk separate from the herd and run north, whereupon the UFO rapidly descended, apparently lifting the elk off the ground by an invisible means. The witnesses reported the object oscillated more pronouncedly after lifting the elk. The elk was no longer visible beneath the UFO as it ascended and disappeared at high speed. Coincidentally, the carcass of a pregnant adult female elk was found a few kilometers away on March 1st.

Observations: Flying Sphere Filmed in Sao Paulo

On January 2, 1998, a luminous flying sphere, described as the size of a football, was filmed maneuvering over a street in Capao Redondo, Sao Paulo, Brazil. The film, considered authentic by researchers, is presented as strong evidence for the existence of small flying spheres, potentially associated with UFOs. The observation lasted approximately 35 minutes, with the video capturing about 4.5 minutes. The object exhibited strange, irregular movements and a white-orange light. It was filmed by several family members, including Fernando Mariano de Oliveira and Luciene da Cunha Lopes. Brazilian investigators Claudeir Covo and Ricardo Varela identified over 60 witnesses and found that similar events had occurred previously. Ufologist Michael Hesemann interviewed witnesses in March 1999. Francisco Leao da Silva Neto reported the object stopped about ten meters above his head, emitting a green fluorescent light at its top. Investigators estimated the sphere's altitude varied between 10 and 120 meters, with a diameter of 20 to 25 centimeters. Its flight behavior and appearance ruled out explanations like balloons or guided toys.

Observations: "Collision" Between Two UFOs Filmed in Israel?

This section discusses a video filmed on June 24, 1996, by Spasso Maximovitch in Rosh Haayin, Israel. The video reportedly shows a luminous oval UFO accelerating rapidly and colliding with a stationary sphere, resulting in an explosion. The event occurred less than a year after Maximovitch filmed a silver spherical UFO that split into multiple bright balls. The video was examined by MUFON expert Jeff Sainio, who noted the extreme speed of the second object's acceleration (16% in one second) before impact, a capability unknown in atmospheric flying craft. The rapid disappearance of the explosion's traces and the lack of debris are considered extraordinary. Barry Chamish, an Israeli ufologist, suggested the video might be suppressed by the government to hide either secret military tests, the presence of genuine UFOs, or the destruction of a UFO by an Israeli missile. The unusual reluctance of the witness to have the video disseminated is also noted.

Related Phenomena: Mysterious Ground Trace in Croatia

On May 9, 1999, Croatian television reported the discovery of an unusual ground mark on the island of Pag. The mark is an equilateral triangle with sides of 37.49 meters and a uniform depth of 25 cm. Surveyor Zdendo Grbavac noted the absence of grass and small fauna within the triangle, unlike the surrounding area. The rock inside the triangle appeared crushed rather than flattened. Several holes were found along the inner edges of the triangle. While not directly linked to UFOs, several triangular UFOs have been sighted over Pag Island, with the last observation in December 1997.

The World of Ufology: Portuguese Gendarmerie Collaborates with Ufologists

Joaquim Fernandez announced an agreement between the Portuguese Gendarmerie (GNR) and the SPEC (Société Portugaise pour l'Exploration Scientifique) for cooperation in investigating UFO phenomena. This protocol, established two years prior, aims to improve the collection of testimonies. Fernandez compares this initiative to France's SEPRA and its agreement with the Gendarmerie. He expresses hope for similar cooperation in other European countries, emphasizing the need for serious scientists with an open mind.

Arts & Media: Spielberg Returns to UFO Affairs

Steven Spielberg is returning to UFO-themed fiction with a 20-hour mini-series titled 'TAKEN' for the Sci-Fi Channel. The series, produced by DreamWorks TV, will begin in Roswell in 1947 and span several decades, exploring alien abductions and close encounters. The production budget is estimated at $40 million.

Arts & Media: A Play About UFOs

'ABDUCTED!', a one-act play by Michael Belfiore, is being performed at the Solo Arts Theater in New York. The play tells the story of three men, two women, and an extraterrestrial who share the body of a government employee, discussing UFO visits, secret government programs, and alien genetic experiments. Belfiore, who claims personal experience with close encounters, presents the play as an intrusion of the UFO phenomenon into the world of theater.

Press Services: TAU*CETI n°47 and UMMOFRA n°6

TAU*CETI n°47 is a 60-page issue featuring an article on implants by Fabrice Bonvin and a mysterious fresco in Rodez Cathedral. It also includes a report on a large flying triangle sighted in Wales. UMMOFRA n°6, published by CEOF, continues its study of the French 'Ummo' affair, examining geographical locations and the content of the 'ummites' letters.

For the Little (Pre) History...

An excerpt from Jimmy Guieu's novel 'RESEAU DINOSAURE' is included in the book 'LE MONDE PERDU DES DINOSAURES', published by Découvertes Gallimard. The book, by paleontologist Jean-Guy Michard, is noted for its cautious approach to new paleontological theories.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around detailed UFO sightings and investigations, including alleged abductions, filmed encounters, and physical evidence like ground traces. The magazine presents information from various international sources, with a focus on ufological research and analysis. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into UFO phenomena, presenting evidence and witness accounts for the reader to consider, while also acknowledging the potential for misinterpretation or even deliberate obfuscation of information, as suggested in the Israel UFO collision case.