UFO sighted in 1973 in Petrolina

Summary

In 1973, a 64-year-old woman named Aúrea de Castro Belo reported seeing an unidentified flying object (UFO) in Petrolina, Pernambuco. According to the declassified document from the Brazilian Air Force, the case was recorded under the number SIOANI 073. Aúrea described two objects: one resembling a fish with blue and green colors, and another oval-shaped and silver. The second object was approximately two meters in size, though she could not determine its exact dimensions due to its high altitude. The sighting lasted only a few seconds, limiting detailed observation.

The observation occurred in an area with caatinga vegetation and no presence of other people or animals. Aúrea, a widow with an active religious life, did not report any sounds or interactions with occupants. Despite the brief nature of the sighting, her testimony was considered of interest by military authorities. The case remains unresolved and is one of the Brazilian UFO files without a clear explanation.