Mancieulles 2012 UFO classified as Thai lanterns

Summary

On June 17, 2012, at 1:25 AM, a couple in Mancieulles observed a silent luminous phenomenon composed of red balls. They recorded the event, which initially seemed unusual. However, investigators concluded it was Thai lanterns, known for erratic movement with the wind. In this case, the wind was blowing from the southwest to the northeast, explaining the motion of the lights. The recording showed white objects, likely due to the camera's automatic white balance setting. Although one witness initially rejected this explanation, a newspaper article from August 30, 2012, confirmed that the person responsible for the launch identified themselves. The case was classified as A, indicating it was indeed Thai lanterns.