🇫🇷 GEIPAN / CNES
A witness in the Indre region of France observed on July 12, 2014, a large red-orange glowing ball passing slowly near their home. The ball was connected to a smaller one, and the witness described the object as silent and very close. The trajectory moved from the southeast to the northeast, matching the light southern wind recorded in the area. The GEIPAN, which classifies this case as "B," suggests it could be a Thai lantern, a common phenomenon in summer. The witness also mentions having seen similar objects before, reinforcing the hypothesis that this was a local celebration.
Although the testimony is detailed, there is no conclusive evidence that the object is not a lantern. Observations of this type are often hard to verify, but in this case, they align with known patterns of cultural events. The official report does not rule out other possibilities, but the most plausible explanation points to a festive light display, typical in the region during holidays like July 14th.