PLOEMEUR (56) 02.09.2017

Summary

On September 2, 2017, a witness observed around twenty whitish lights passing silently over Ploemeur and Lorient. The event lasted between 1 and 2 minutes, and the witness called a neighbor to share the experience. However, the lights quickly disappeared behind the trees near the witness's home. Although the witness rejected the explanation provided by GEIPAN, the details of the case—such as wind direction and the description of the lights—align with the typical appearance of Thai sky lanterns. Additionally, the night was clear and festive, which fits with the release of such objects.

The witness, deeply impressed by the experience, considered it unique and extraordinary. However, GEIPAN concluded it was likely a release of Thai sky lanterns. This is because witnesses often misjudge the distance and size of unfamiliar objects, and the location was not ideal for assessing wind conditions at the height of the lanterns. Despite the witness's expectation that others would have reported the event, no other testimonies were recorded, which is common in such cases. Ultimately, the case was classified as B, indicating a probable observation of sky lanterns.