MORTAGNE-SUR-SEVRE (85) 31.10.2006

Summary

On October 31, 2006, a driver in Mortagne-sur-Sevre noticed a peculiar light phenomenon behind the clouds. The intermittent white light appeared to move slowly, raising suspicions of an unidentified flying object. However, the investigation revealed that the light came from an electrical string of lights installed on a nearby viaduct. Poor weather conditions had misled the witness, who failed to recognize the artificial source of the light.

The gendarmerie concluded that there was no evidence of a UFO, but rather a case of misperception. This type of situation is common in reports of unexplained aerial phenomena, where artificial lights or weather conditions play a key role. The case was classified as "A" by the GEIPAN, indicating that no unexplained elements remained after analysis.