Lourdes 2009, UFO identified as flying lanterns

Summary

In July 2009, in Lourdes, France, an aerial phenomenon generated curiosity and debate. A video clearly captured the event, allowing GEIPAN researchers to classify it with certainty. The recording showed luminous objects in the sky, but upon analyzing their behavior and trajectory, a surprisingly simple conclusion was reached.

The report concluded that the observed objects were flying lanterns, also known as Thai lanterns. These devices, traditionally used in celebrations, rise into the sky using heated air. Their identification solved the mystery, demonstrating that not everything unexplained has an unknown origin. This case is an example of how technology and careful observation can clarify phenomena that initially seem inexplicable.