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January 8, 1981 - UFO Sighting Reported in Trans-en-Provence, France

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On this day, January 8, 1981, a farmer in Trans-en-Provence, France, reported what has become one of the most carefully documented UFO sightings of all time. The farmer, Renato Nicolai, claimed to have witnessed a saucer-shaped object descending to the ground near his property before quickly taking off again.

The sighting was thoroughly investigated by GEPAN, the French government’s official UFO research organization. Investigators found physical evidence at the site, including scorch marks on the ground and vegetation damage, which they analyzed extensively. The case remains one of the most compelling UFO incidents due to the detailed documentation and scientific analysis conducted at the scene.

Fun Fact: This case is often referred to as the “Trans-en-Provence Incident” and is still cited in discussions of credible UFO sightings worldwide.

What’s your take on the Trans-en-Provence Incident? Do you think it stands out as credible evidence of extraterrestrial activity?
 
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