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Mindalore UFO Encounter

Meagan Quezet and her son Andre encountered a pink glowing craft that landed near their home. The close encounter left physical traces and is considered one of South Africa's most significant UFO cases.

January 3, 1979
Mindalore, South Africa
2+ witnesses

The Mindalore UFO Encounter

On January 3, 1979, Meagan Quezet and her 12-year-old son Andre encountered a pink glowing object that landed near their home in Mindalore, South Africa. The sighting included physical traces and effects, making it one of the best-documented South African UFO cases.

The Witnesses

Meagan Quezet:

  • Housewife
  • Mindalore resident
  • With son Andre
  • Early morning sighting
  • Reliable witnesses

The Morning

January 3, 1979:

  • Around 7:00 AM
  • Backyard
  • Heard humming
  • Saw lights
  • Approached cautiously

The Object

They observed:

  • Oval-shaped craft
  • Pink glowing color
  • Windows visible
  • Landed on legs
  • About 15 meters away

The Details

The craft featured:

  • Row of windows
  • Figures inside possible
  • Humming sound
  • Pulsating light
  • Definite structure

The Close Approach

Meagan:

  • Walked toward it
  • Within meters
  • Then it rose
  • Quickly departed
  • Left evidence

Physical Effects

After departure:

  • Ground marks
  • Burnt grass
  • Smell remained
  • Physical traces
  • Documented

The Investigation

South African researchers:

  • Examined site
  • Photographed traces
  • Interviewed witnesses
  • Gathered evidence
  • Documented case

MUFON Interest

International attention:

  • Case studied
  • Reports published
  • Considered significant
  • Well-documented
  • Credible witnesses

Ground Traces

At the site:

  • Circular marks
  • Vegetation affected
  • Soil changes
  • Physical evidence
  • Corroborating evidence

Andre’s Account

The son:

  • Corroborated mother’s story
  • Consistent details
  • Same description
  • Independent witness
  • Never changed account

Media Coverage

South African press:

  • Covered story
  • National attention
  • Interviews conducted
  • Public interest high
  • Documented extensively

Long-term Effects

Witnesses reported:

  • No adverse effects
  • Strong memories
  • Life-changing experience
  • Continued interest
  • Maintained account

Other South African Cases

Part of pattern:

  • Multiple South African sightings
  • 1970s-80s period
  • Various locations
  • Similar objects
  • Regional wave

Significance

Mindalore is significant for:

  • Close encounter
  • Physical traces
  • Two witnesses
  • Detailed description
  • African case

Legacy

The Mindalore encounter demonstrates that UFO phenomena occur worldwide. The physical evidence, credible witnesses, and detailed documentation make this one of the most important South African UFO cases on record.