Mindalore UFO Encounter

The Mindalore encounter is one of South Africa’s most significant UFO cases. A mother and her young son witnessed a glowing craft land in their suburban garden, observed beings through a window, and found physical traces after the object departed. The case was thoroughly investigated and represents a classic close encounter in the southern hemisphere.

January 3, 1979

The encounter occurred on a summer evening:

Time: Approximately 9:00 PM.

Location: The Quezet family home in Mindalore, a suburb of Krugersdorp, South Africa.

Witnesses: Meagan Quezet (34) and her son Andre (12).

Setting: Their garden/yard behind the house.

The Initial Observation

Young Andre spotted something unusual:

Discovery: Andre saw a bright pink glow coming from the garden.

Alert: He called his mother to come see.

First View: They observed a glowing, egg-shaped object hovering low over the garden.

Size: Approximately 8-10 feet across.

Color: Pink, with a pulsing quality to the glow.

The Craft

The object displayed distinct features:

Shape: Egg-shaped or oval.

Glow: A warm pink illumination surrounded it.

Windows: A row of windows or portholes was visible.

Landing Gear: It appeared to have legs or support structures.

Sound: A soft humming sound was audible.

The Occupants

Through the windows, Meagan observed beings:

Number: She saw what appeared to be several figures.

Appearance: Human-like in general form but with some differences.

Activity: They appeared to be moving about inside the craft.

Attention: At one point, a figure seemed to notice her watching.

No Exit: The beings did not leave the craft.

The Encounter

The experience was both terrifying and fascinating:

Duration: The object remained for several minutes.

Paralysis: Meagan reported feeling unable to move at one point.

Andre’s Reaction: The young boy was frightened but also curious.

No Communication: There was no direct interaction with the beings.

The Departure

The craft left dramatically:

Lift-off: The object rose slowly from the garden.

Acceleration: It then shot away at tremendous speed.

Direction: It departed toward the northwest.

Sound: The humming increased before departure.

Physical Traces

The garden showed evidence of the encounter:

Landing Marks: Indentations in the grass where the craft had been.

Burned Areas: Some vegetation appeared burned or scorched.

Pattern: The marks were consistent with the size and shape reported.

Samples: Investigators collected soil and plant samples.

Investigation

The case was thoroughly investigated:

MUFON: American UFO researchers investigated.

Local Researchers: South African UFO organizations examined the case.

Physical Evidence: The landing traces were photographed and analyzed.

Witness Interviews: Both Meagan and Andre were interviewed extensively.

The Witnesses

The mother and son were credible:

Meagan Quezet: A housewife with no prior interest in UFOs.

Andre: A young boy who was genuinely frightened.

Consistency: Their accounts matched and remained consistent.

No Motive: They had no apparent reason to fabricate.

Effects on Witnesses

The encounter had lasting impacts:

Meagan: Experienced anxiety and sleep problems afterward.

Andre: Had recurring nightmares about the experience.

Interest: Meagan became interested in UFO research afterward.

Public Speaking: She occasionally spoke about her experience.

Analysis of Traces

The physical evidence was examined:

Soil Analysis: The soil showed some unusual characteristics.

Radiation: Some reports mention elevated radiation readings.

Vegetation: The affected plants showed signs of heat exposure.

Pattern Consistency: The traces matched the witnesses’ description.

South African Context

The case fit a pattern in South African UFO history:

Active Period: The late 1970s saw increased UFO activity in South Africa.

Other Cases: Several other significant sightings occurred during this period.

Geographic Interest: Some researchers note clusters of sightings in the region.

Official Interest: South African authorities showed some interest in UFO reports.

Skeptical Views

Some questions have been raised:

Night Vision: Could night conditions have affected perception?

Identification: Could it have been something conventional?

Memory: Did details become enhanced over time?

Response: The physical traces are difficult to explain conventionally.

International Attention

The case gained worldwide notice:

Publication: The case was written up in UFO journals internationally.

Research: It became a reference case for landing trace analysis.

Documentaries: It has been featured in various UFO documentaries.

Archives: The case file is preserved in UFO research archives.

Legacy

The Mindalore encounter matters because:

• Two witnesses observed the craft at close range
• Occupants were visible through the craft’s windows
• Physical traces were left and documented
• The case was thoroughly investigated
• It represents an important southern hemisphere case

Whatever landed in the Quezets’ garden that summer evening was close enough to see clearly, left physical evidence of its presence, and gave mother and son a story they would tell for the rest of their lives.

Sources

• Witness testimonies
• MUFON investigation files
• South African UFO research archives
• Physical evidence documentation