This table provides a detailed account of the UFO events in Varginha, Brazil in 1996, including eyewitness accounts from citizens, firefighters, military personnel, doctors, journalists, and police officers.
| Date & Time | Location | Witnesses with Positions and Ranks | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 20, 1996 Early Morning |
Varginha, Brazil |
- Augusto and Eurico Rodrigues - Family members |
Witnessed a UFO hovering and searching the city. The family observed the craft's movements and noted its unusual flight pattern. |
| January 20, 1996 Morning |
Varginha, Brazil | - Carlos de Sousa, Civilian Pilot | Observed a cigar-shaped object in distress, emitting smoke, and eventually crashing. Sousa reported the sighting to authorities. |
| January 20, 1996 Morning |
Varginha, Brazil |
- Firefighters - Police Officers |
Responded to calls about a strange creature. The entity was reportedly captured and taken away by the military. |
| January 20, 1996 Morning |
Varginha, Brazil |
- Liliane Fatima Silva - Valquiria Silva - Katia Andrade Xavier |
Three girls encountered a strange creature with large red eyes in an empty lot. They described it as humanoid with oily skin and a strong odor. |
| January 20, 1996 Late Morning |
Varginha, Brazil |
- Military Personnel - Marco Eli Chereze, Police Officer |
Reportedly involved in capturing one of the creatures. Chereze later fell ill and died under mysterious circumstances. |
| January 20, 1996 Afternoon |
Regional Hospital of Varginha |
- Dr. Rogerio do Freitas - Medical staff |
Medical staff claimed to have treated a strange creature. Described the being's injuries and unusual physiological characteristics. |
| January 20, 1996 Late Afternoon |
ESA Army Base, Tres Coracoes |
- Military personnel - Lt. Col. Olimpio Wanderley |
The creature was reportedly transported to the ESA Army Base for further examination. Military personnel observed the entity and its condition. |
| January 21, 1996 Morning |
Varginha, Brazil |
- Local journalists - UFO researchers |
Investigative journalists and UFO researchers interviewed witnesses and documented the events. Their findings highlighted multiple sightings and encounters within the city. |
| January 21, 1996 Morning |
Hospital Humanitas |
- Dr. Leila Cabral - Medical staff |
Another doctor reported treating a similar creature. The description matched previous accounts of the captured entity. |
| January 21, 1996 Afternoon |
Varginha, Brazil |
- Eurico de Freitas, Farmer - Oralina de Freitas, Farmer's Wife |
Reported seeing a UFO flying low over their field. The object moved silently and exhibited unusual flight characteristics. |
| January 22, 1996 Afternoon |
Varginha, Brazil |
- Additional Military Personnel - Unnamed Police Officers |
Additional military and police reported involvement in the containment and transportation of the creatures. Accounts of their experiences were later disclosed anonymously. |