The Varginha UFO Incident — First Brazilian TV Report + Timeline of Events (1996)

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Eyes On Cinema
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November 16, 2025
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Tier 1First Person EncounterInterview with Experiencer
Experiencer: Oralina Augusta & Eurico de Freitas, Lillian, Valkyria & Katia, Teresinha Gallo Clepf

Analysis Summary

Program Intel Profile
documentaryTopic: historical caseIntel Value: 8/10

Oralina Augusta & Eurico de Freitas

Contact Experience Triad

Lillian, Valkyria & Katia

Contact Experience Triad

Hynek: CE1

Teresinha Gallo Clepf

Contact Experience Triad

The Encounter

Oralina Augusta and Eurico de Freitas are a farming couple who saw a submarine-shaped object at 1:00 a.m. on January 20th. The object was gray, about the size of a mini bus, and emitted smoke without sound. Later that morning, firemen received a call about a strange monkey and captured a creature that looked unusual. The creature had horn-like protuberances and made a buzzing sound. Military personnel took the creature from the firemen. In the afternoon, three young women, Lillian, Valkyria, and Katia, saw a similar creature with red eyes and ran away in fear. The encounter led to significant media attention and investigations. The main impact on the witnesses included fear and a desire to share their experiences, as well as ongoing public interest in the case.

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Program Intelligence Analysis

Executive Summary

The video discusses the Varginha incident, where multiple witnesses reported encounters with a strange creature in Brazil in January 1996. It highlights the military's involvement in capturing the creature and the subsequent intimidation of witnesses. The credibility of the case is supported by notable figures like Dr. John Mack.

Primary Revelation

Witnesses reported a second creature that died within a day and was kept in a quarantined area guarded by military personnel.

O
Oralina Augusta
witnessunknown
E
Eurico de Freitas
witnessunknown
G
Goulart de Andrade
journalistpro disclosure
Brazilian media
H
Henrique Jose
witnessunknown
L
Lillian
witnessunknown
V
Valkyria
witnessunknown
K
Katia
witnessunknown
U
Ubirajara Franco Rodrigues
investigatorpro disclosure
Brazilian investigators
D
Dr. John Mack
scientistpro disclosure
Harvard University
academic credentials

I would stake my diploma on this case.

V
Vittoria Pacaccini
investigatorpro disclosure
Brazilian investigators
T
Teresinha Gallo Clepf
witnessunknown
Varginha Incident1990s (1996-01-20 to 1996-01-23)alleged

Managed by: Brazilian government

investigation of unidentified creature sightings

historical eventspecific

A submarine-shaped object was seen by a farming couple at 1:00 a.m. on January 20th, emitting smoke and hovering 5 meters off the ground.

Source: Unnamed individualEvent: 1996-01-20 | Claimed: 2023-10-01
coverupspecific

The creature captured by firemen was handed over to military personnel.

Source: Henrique JoseEvent: 1996-01-20 | Claimed: 2023-10-01
coverupspecific

The creature was taken to the Escola de Sargentos de Armas after being captured.

Source: Unnamed individualEvent: 1996-01-20 | Claimed: 2023-10-01
coverupspecific

Witnesses reported a second creature that died within a day and was kept in a quarantined area guarded by military personnel.

Source: Unnamed individualEvent: 1996-01-22 | Claimed: 2023-10-01
scientificspecific

Dr. John Mack stated he would stake his diploma on the credibility of the Varginha case.

Source: Dr. John MackEvent: 1996-01-20 | Claimed: 2023-10-01
intimidationspecific

The mother of the two sisters was approached by a man who offered her money to persuade her daughters to lie about their sighting.

Source: Unnamed individualEvent: 1996-04-29 | Claimed: 2023-10-01
✦ AI-extracted program intelligence — verify against source testimony
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Saw a submarine-shaped object emitting smoke at 1:00 a.m. on January 20th.

Oralina Augusta & Eurico de Freitas · First-Person

Encounter Context

Factual Details
1 witness mentionedOralina Augusta

Encounter Research Breakdown

Phenomenological Analysis
encounterUnknown Classification
Low Evidential StrengthScore: 7/21commentary
Detail & Specificity
1/3
Corroboration
1/3
Physical Evidence
1/3
Unpredictability
1/3
Perceptual Clarity
1/3
Timely Reporting
1/3
Witness Credibility
1/3

The transcript provides no specific first-person account or detailed report of a UAP encounter. It only mentions a name and a visual context without any substantive claims or evidence.

The analysis found no relevant content for this section.

The analysis found no relevant content for this section.

The analysis found no relevant content for this section.

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2

Saw a strange creature with red glowing eyes at 3:30 p.m. on January 20th.

Lillian, Valkyria & Katia · First-Person

Encounter Context

Factual Details
2000-01-208:00 AMYear: 2000

slope towards the woods near Jardim Andere District

Varginha, Minas Gerais, brazil

ruralgrassy slope
Connected Encounters (1)
Varginha Fire Department Headquarters
4 witnesses mentionedGoulart de AndradeEurico de FreitasOralina AugustaPacaccini
Reported to authorities

fire department responded at 10:00 AM

Encounter Research Breakdown

Phenomenological Analysis
physical sightingCE11 entityunknown
Low Evidential StrengthScore: 11/21reported
Detail & Specificity
2/3
Corroboration
1/3
Physical Evidence
1/3
Unpredictability
2/3
Perceptual Clarity
2/3
Timely Reporting
1/3
Witness Credibility
2/3

The account provides some context and details about the sighting of a creature, but lacks direct witness testimony or specific descriptions of the creature itself. The information is primarily second-hand and does not include corroboration or physical evidence.

initial sightingunknown

A call was made to the fire department about a strange monkey sighting, prompting a response.

a call came to the Varginha Fire Department reporting that a strange monkey had been sighted

visual
5/10

sighting of a strange monkey-like creature

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unknown(single)
70%
Demeanornot statedCommunicationnoneInteractionobservation

Appearance: weird-looking monkey

What makes this encounter unique

The encounter is unique due to the involvement of a fire department responding to a report of a strange creature, highlighting a community's reaction to an unusual sighting.

✦ AI-extracted phenomenological analysis — verify against source testimony
3

Reported seeing a strange creature behind a restaurant on April 21st.

Teresinha Gallo Clepf · First-Person

Encounter Context

Factual Details
1996-01-23Year: 1996

Escola Preparatoria de Cadetes um Campinas

Campinas, São Paulo, brazil

military base
Connected Encounters (1)
University of Campinas
40 witnesses mentionedVittoria PacacciniEdison BoaventuraUbirajara Franco RodriguezClodair CorveaGilda MoraisDr. John Mack
Reported to authorities
Connected Events
Varginha IncidentJanuary 1996

Encounter Research Breakdown

Phenomenological Analysis
encounterUnknown Classification
Low Evidential StrengthScore: 12/21commentary
Detail & Specificity
2/3
Corroboration
2/3
Physical Evidence
1/3
Unpredictability
2/3
Perceptual Clarity
1/3
Timely Reporting
2/3
Witness Credibility
2/3

The account discusses the Varginha case and mentions multiple witnesses and investigators, but lacks specific details about the encounter itself. The credibility of the witnesses is not established, and there is no direct first-person account provided.

The analysis found no relevant content for this section.

The analysis found no relevant content for this section.

The analysis found no relevant content for this section.

✦ AI-extracted phenomenological analysis — verify against source testimony

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Analysis Summary

Program Intel Profile
documentaryTopic: historical caseIntel Value: 8/10
1

Oralina Augusta & Eurico de Freitas

First-Person

Contact Experience Triad

2

Lillian, Valkyria & Katia

First-Person

Contact Experience Triad

Hynek: CE1
3

Teresinha Gallo Clepf

First-Person

Contact Experience Triad