Farmer's close encounter in Bannalec

Summary

On the night of January 6, 1979, a farmer in Finistère was walking his dog when the animal became frightened and hid under a tree. The man looked up and discovered, about 15 meters overhead, a circular object with an upper dome emitting a blinding light and a soft hum. It hovered motionless for two minutes, then rocked and sped away westward. There were no other witnesses or physical evidence.

GEIPAN classified the case as B. According to the report, the sound and movement described could be consistent with a helicopter, but the object's shape and behavior do not easily match a conventional aircraft. The account stands out for its coherence and level of detail.