UFO Sighting in Copacabana Beach

Summary

This Brazilian report documents a UFO sighting that occurred on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro. The event took place on April 20, 2000, at 18:00 hours and lasted approximately 3 minutes. According to the witness, the object had an elliptical shape, was about 10 meters long, and was estimated to be 2 kilometers away. It was described as bright and white, moving slowly and steadily toward the west. No sounds or visible trails were reported, and the observer did not use specialized equipment.

The report was submitted to the Brazilian Air Force by a civilian with no technical background in the subject. There are no mentions of physical evidence or visual records such as photos or videos. Weather conditions were clear. Although the testimony is brief, the case stands out due to the iconic location of the sighting and the detailed description of the object's behavior, making it an interesting entry in Brazil's UFO database.