Yerres 2014, Luminous Drum-Shaped Object

Summary

A witness in Yerres observed a bright, drum-shaped object slowly zigzagging across the night sky. The object, described as extraordinarily luminous, disappeared behind trees on the horizon. Although it might initially seem unusual, the GEIPAN concluded it was likely a Thai lantern. These floating lights, often released during private celebrations, were consistent with the calm weekend night and nearly still or very light winds recorded at Orly. The case was classified as "B," indicating a probable observation of a Thai lantern.

The description and movement of the object align with the typical behavior of floating lanterns, which rise slowly and drift with the wind. Despite the initially mysterious nature of the event, meteorological data and the temporal context support a conventional explanation. While intriguing, the case does not fit into more enigmatic categories within the French UFO database.