UFO sighted near a tugboat in 1980

Summary

In July 1980, a Brazilian tugboat named *Caioaba Seahorse* reported a luminous object appearing near its bow. The incident occurred near Pititinga, in the Atlantic, and was investigated by the Barreira do Inferno Rocket Launch Center. According to testimonies, the object was about 100 meters away, at an estimated height of 50 to 60 meters, and roughly the size of a buoy. It remained near the boat for a minute, performing strange movements, and then disappeared. Although initially thought to be a UFO, the investigation concluded it could have been an unknown ship with a unique light on its mast. No conclusive evidence of an unidentified craft was found, but the case remains intriguing due to the detailed descriptions and multiple witness accounts.

The official report by the Brazilian Air Force collected testimonies from crew members, including the captain and chief engineer, who described the light as intense and white, with unpredictable movements. Although the radar did not register the object, it was suggested it could have been a ship with an unusual light. The investigation concluded there was no clear evidence of a UFO, but the case remains an example of how testimonies can generate controversy and speculation.