The Alfena Incident (1990)
The Alfena incident of 1990 was a reported UFO sighting that occurred on October 29, 1990, in Alfena, Portugal. The incident involved a group of children who were playing soccer on a field when they noticed a large, spherical object with bright lights hovering in the sky. The sighting was reported to the authorities and investigated by local police and the Portuguese Air Force.
The group of children who witnessed the UFO sighting reported that the object was about the size of a large truck and made no sound. They also reported feeling a sense of fear and being unable to move during the encounter. Local police officers arrived at the scene shortly after the sighting was reported and observed the object hovering over the field. They reported that the object was making no noise and that it disappeared suddenly.
The Portuguese Air Force also investigated the incident and issued a statement saying that the object was not a weather balloon or any other known aircraft. The Portuguese Air Force also stated that they could not explain the object or identify it. However, they did not confirm whether the object was extraterrestrial in nature.
There have been several claims made about the Alfena incident by various people. Some UFO enthusiasts believe that the incident was proof of extraterrestrial life, while skeptics argue that it was a misidentified aircraft or a natural phenomenon. Some people have also claimed to have experienced physical effects from the sighting, such as headaches and nausea.
One unique aspect of the Alfena incident is that it was not an isolated event. In October 1990, there were several other reported UFO sightings in Portugal, including in the cities of Viseu, Caldas da Rainha, and Sintra. Some people believe that these sightings were related and that they provide further evidence of extraterrestrial life. However, others argue that the sightings were simply a coincidence or the result of mass hysteria.
There have been several books written about the Alfena incident and related UFO sightings in Portugal. One of the most notable is “The UFOs of October” by João Paulo Ferreira, which explores the UFO sightings that occurred in Portugal in October 1990, including the Alfena incident. The book examines the different theories and claims made about the sightings and offers a comprehensive look at the events.
Another book, “UFOs: A Scientific Debate” by Carl Sagan and Thornton Page, discusses the scientific approach to studying UFO sightings, including the Alfena incident. The book examines the evidence for and against the existence of extraterrestrial life and offers a balanced and scientific perspective on the topic.
