UFO classified as helicopter in France

Summary

In August 1976, a witness in Saint-Geniès-des-Mourgues (France) observed a luminous oval-shaped object with white and red lights. The object was moving northeast, stabilized, then rapidly ascended before disappearing. The witness heard a high-pitched electric engine sound and noted the object was about 15 meters away. Although no other testimonies of this phenomenon that night were reported, the witness mentioned having seen moving light sources several times during that period. Local press also recorded similar sightings in June and August 1976. However, investigators concluded the description matched a helicopter more closely. The case was deemed unremarkable, with low consistency due to the lack of additional testimonies.