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Pelotas UFO Sighting
Commercial pilot Haroldo Westendorff observed a massive cone-shaped UFO while flying near Pelotas, Brazil. The object was tracked on radar and estimated to be 100 meters in diameter. A smaller disc emerged from the top before both objects departed at incredible speed.
1996
Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
5+ witnesses
A pilot witnessed a UFO launching smaller craft.
The Witness
Haroldo Westendorff:
- Commercial pilot
- Experienced aviator
- Flying personal aircraft
- November 5, 1996
- Near Pelotas
The Object
What he observed:
- Massive cone-shaped craft
- About 100 meters diameter
- Pyramid-like structure
- Brown/grey color
- Hovering stationary
The Launch
What happened:
- Smaller disc emerged
- From top of cone
- Separated completely
- Both objects departed
- At extreme speed
Radar Confirmation
Official tracking:
- Local radar tracked object
- Size confirmed
- Movement recorded
- Air traffic aware
- Military notified
The Investigation
Response:
- Westendorff reported officially
- Brazilian Air Force notified
- Media coverage
- Witness credibility high
- No explanation offered
Brazilian Context
1996 activity:
- Same year as Varginha
- Multiple Brazilian cases
- Official UFO Night (1986)
- Active period
- Government awareness