PLOMBIERES-LES-BAINS (88) 08.09.2013

Summary

On September 8, 2013, at 4:19 AM, two people observed several very bright red lights moving silently across the sky in the same direction. A witness recorded the event and shared it online. The GEIPAN conducted a field investigation and concluded that the lights were sky lanterns. Although the witnesses were sincere, they initially dismissed the most obvious explanation after relying on internet searches. Eventually, the location where the lanterns were released was identified, linked to a private celebration. The investigation confirmed a clear and logical explanation.