Balloon probe remains recovered in Champ-du-Boult

Summary

In October 1997, children found the remains of a balloon probe in a thorny area. Among the recovered objects were an aluminum sphere made of two interlocking parts, a parachute, and fragments of balloon material. The items were scattered across the area, suggesting the device had recently fallen. The case was reported to the GEIPAN and classified as a Class A observation, indicating a clear and verifiable event. While not an UFO itself, the case illustrates how unidentified objects can be mistaken for conventional items.