Vizcacheras Argentina: UFO Responds to Light Signals at Government Oil Fields
At government-owned oil fields of Vizcacheras, Argentina, engineers woke at 4 a.m. to find a UFO hovering 200 feet from their site, 65 feet above the ground. When they waved a lantern, the object responded by blinking a light, then landed nearby. After light signals were exchanged, it took off toward the Andes at 4:35 a.m. A large circle of petrified or hardened sand was found at the landing site; animals refused to approach the area.
Background
EVENT TITLE: Vizcacheras Argentina: UFO Responds to Light Signals at Government Oil Fields
EVENT DATE: 1979-05-01
EVENT TYPE: sighting
At government-owned oil fields of Vizcacheras, Argentina, engineers witnessed a UFO hovering near their site at 4 a.m. The object responded to light signals from the engineers, landed, and then departed towards the Andes Mountains. The incident left behind physical traces at the landing site.
The Incident
On May 1, 1979, at 4 a.m., engineers at the government-owned oil fields of Vizcacheras, Argentina, were awakened by animal noises. The oil fields were located in a remote area accessible only to employees. Upon investigation, they observed a silent UFO hovering approximately 200 feet away and 65 feet above the ground.
The engineers waved a lantern at the object. The UFO appeared to respond by blinking a light. It then landed nearby. Light signals were exchanged between the witnesses and the object before it took off and disappeared toward the Andes Mountains at 4:35 a.m.
After the UFO departed, the men inspected the landing site. They discovered a large circle with petrified or hardened sand. According to the report, animals refused to approach the area.
Investigation
The provided source text does not mention any official investigation into the Vizcacheras incident.
Significance
The Vizcacheras sighting is notable for the reported interaction between the witnesses and the UFO through light signals. The object's apparent response to the lantern and subsequent landing suggest a deliberate interaction. The physical trace left behind, the circle of hardened sand, adds another layer of intrigue to the event, potentially providing physical evidence of the UFO's presence. The reaction of the local animals further supports the claim that something unusual occurred at the site.