SELLES-SAINT-DENIS UFO 2014

Summary

A witness in France observed seven yellow-orange balls flying silently one after another on the early morning of July 14, 2014. The phenomenon occurred shortly after the World Cup final, a night ripe for celebrations. The balls followed a trajectory consistent with the local wind, raising questions about their nature. After being shown documents and photos of Thai lanterns, the witness confirmed the match.

The GEIPAN classified the case as "A," meaning attributed to terrestrial objects. Although the description sounds mysterious, the most plausible explanation points to "Thai lanterns," luminous balloons used in celebrations. This case illustrates how nighttime observations can be mistaken for supernatural phenomena when they actually have a simple and known cause.