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Chilean Navy Infrared Case

Release

Chile released helicopter infrared footage from 2014 showing a strange object expelling gas over the Pacific

Witnesses — Chile released helicopter infrared footage from 2014 showing a strange object expelling gas over the Pacific

Evidence — Video

Disclosure Rating — 6/10

  Public unveiling

After years of analysis, the Chilean government disclosed a nine-minute infrared video recorded by a naval helicopter in 2014. The object displayed unusual heat signatures and emitted a plume before disappearing.

  Reactions

UFO organizations hailed the transparency while skeptics argued the object matched a commercial airliner venting fuel. CEFAA stood by its conclusion that the case was unresolved. 12345

  References

  1. CEFAA – Caso Armada

  2. nytimes.com

  3. Ars Technica – After two years of study, Chilean officials can't explain UFO sighting

  4. IPACO – Analysis of the Chilean Navy video

  5. Metabunk – Explained: Chilean Navy UFO video, aerodynamic contrails, flight IB6830

Occured on January 5, 2017

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