Latest news with #sightings
CTV News
6 days ago
- Science
- CTV News
Some of the best-known Canadian UFO sightings over the years
A souvenir hoodie is displayed at the Shag Harbour Incident Interpretive Centre in Shag Harbour, N.S., on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan OTTAWA — Following the release of a new UFO report, here's a quick look at some of the best-known Canadian cases of unusual sightings in the sky: May 20, 1967, near Falcon Lake, Man.: Stefan Michalak, who claimed to have encountered a landed UFO while prospecting for minerals, was allegedly burned by a blast of hot gas or air. Oct. 4, 1967, Shag Harbour, N.S.: Witnesses reported seeing a row of lights descending and entering the water. Emergency crews, including the RCMP and the Coast Guard, responded under the assumption of a plane crash, but no wreckage was found. Oct. 26, 1978, near Clarenville, N.L.: Several witnesses, including an RCMP constable, reported seeing an oval-shaped object over the harbour. No material evidence was found. Nov. 7, 1990, Montreal: A large oval-shaped luminous phenomenon was observed in the evening over the rooftop pool of the Bonaventure Hotel by about 40 witnesses including journalists and police officers. Air traffic controllers confirmed there was no radar activity in the area. Dec. 11, 1996, Yukon: At least 31 people in four different areas of Yukon reported seeing a row of lights in the sky, which many described as resembling a spacecraft. The phenomenon was later observed by several others in different locations. (Source: Management of Public Reporting of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena in Canada. Report of the Sky Canada Project from the office of the chief science adviser of Canada, June 2025) This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 18, 2025.
The Sun
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Chelsea star's stunning model Wag captured ‘best UFO footage ever' as ‘alien spaceship' zoomed past her plane
CHELSEA star Joao Felix's girlfriend once went viral after claiming to have captured footage of a UFO. Colombian model Valentina Rueda began dating the striker this year. 8 8 8 8 8 Just a few months ago she shot to fame thanks to her romance pursuit, appearing on the Netflix dating show Too Hot To Handle. She had first taste of the limelight in 2023 however, after capturing strange footage of what she claimed was a UFO. In a clip shared on her Instagram account, Valentina is filming on board a flight. She focuses the camera outside where a small black dot appears in front of the clouds. The strange object appears out of nowhere and zooms past the plane at an alarming speed. It has been described as a saucer and features round edges. UFO enthusiast The Hidden Underbelly, shared the clip and said: "In this footage we get a clear view of this object and this looks damn good. "It seems to be a saucer shape craft." The clip helped Valentina boost her fame and she now boasts 132,000 followers. She is signed to model agency Newmark Models. Cole Palmer and Chelsea celebrate in style as they arrive back at their hotel after Club World Cup victory 8 8 8
Yahoo
12-07-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Over 2K UFO sightings reported in first half of 2025
(NewsNation) — There have been more than 2,000 sightings of UFOs in the first half of 2025, according to data from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC). The nonprofit organization collects reports of UFOs and investigates cases of unexplained sightings. The 2,174 sightings are an increase from previous years. In 2024, the agency logged 1,492 sightings between the beginning of January and the end of June, and in 2023, 2,077 were recorded in the same time frame. NUFORC collected more than 3,000 reports during the first six months of 2025, but because of the stigma around UFOs, the group notes that many of them happened years or even decades before they were reported. Those numbers likely only represent a small number of actual sightings, said Christian Stepien, the group's chief technology officer. Based on anecdotal evidence, he believes roughly 5 percent of sightings get reported. The group takes reports from everyday citizens as well as air traffic controllers, police and members of the military. The topic of UFOs (or UAPs, if you're talking to the U.S. government) has been in the headlines recently as lawmakers have pushed for more transparency on the subject. Whistleblower David Grusch came forward in 2023, alleging a secret UFO-retrieval program was being operated by the Pentagon. His testimony sparked congressional hearings and increased public attention to the issue of unexplained sightings. Since then, others connected with the government have come forward to support Grusch's claims, saying the Defense Department has not been honest with the public or Congress about the subject. Meanwhile, the Pentagon has remained firm in saying that there is no evidence unexplained sightings are extraterrestrial in nature and disavowing the existence of UFO-retrieval programs. Recent reporting from The Wall Street Journal suggested the agency itself may be behind long-standing rumors of alien technology as part of efforts to cover up Earth-based top-secret projects. The reporting also noted that new employees in some offices were hazed with tales of secret UFO research, potentially the source of information presented by whistleblowers. Many remain unconvinced by government denials, including lawmakers who are continuing to advocate for more transparency about unexplained sightings, regardless of whether they originate with nonhuman intelligence or are human-made. 'There are so many things being seen by so many people. And if it's a secret block project, you're not flying it over highly populated neighborhoods where everybody can see it, and even these days, have pictures of it,' Stepien said. Cases being investigated by NUFORC range from detailed descriptions to brief notes, with some explained by known objects, including balloons, drones and planets or stars. 'We get lots of reports of balloons and things like that that we can say that's clearly a balloon, or that's a drone, or it's an airplane or whatever it is,' Stepien said. Stepien said around 3 percent of the reports the group gets end up being of high interest. 'The dramatic ones are kind of the cases where you say somebody saw a giant triangle floating over their house the size of a tennis court or a football field,' he said. 'And we get those reports fairly regularly, things that can't possibly be mistaken for something else.' The group notes that reports include an array of shapes, including triangles, discs, orbs, cigars and forms that appear to change. Many of the sightings include reports of craft displaying agility or other capabilities not expected from human technology. Going forward, Stepien said the group hopes to continue to collect reports of sightings and to get more transparency from the government, especially data collected from advanced technology. 'The government certainly has the good stuff,' he said. 'These days with cellphones and things like that, we're starting to get some nice videos and things, but we don't have high resolution cameras and forward-looking infrared and that kind of stuff.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
07-07-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Black bears reported in Greater Cincinnati
At least one black bear was spotted early July 7 in Greater Cincinnati. A FOX19 viewer shared videos of the bear walking outside their home on Aspenhill Drive in Springfield Township around 4:15 a.m. A Greenhills police officer also spotted a black bear on the Commons the same morning. The bear was last seen behind Our Lady of the Rosary Church at 17 Farragut Road. It's possible they saw the same bear. The two locations are about an hour apart by foot, according to Google Maps. Hamilton County dispatch said someone also reported a bear around 6:45 a.m. July 5 on westbound Interstate 275 in Sharonville near Mosteller Road, but officers didn't find anything when they arrived. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources has tracked black bear sightings in the state since 1993. Most bears spotted are young males, wandering long distances in search of a mate and territory. Reports are growing, according to ODNR, with most observed in northeast and southeast Ohio. In 2022, the most recent year data is available in the monitoring report, Ohio had both the highest sightings and confirmations of black bears on record. Here are the numbers dating back to 2019: 2019: 176 sightings, 77 confirmed. 2020: 154 sightings, 76 confirmed. 2021: 159 sightings, 61 confirmed. 2022: 285 sightings, 161 confirmed. Black bear attacks are rare. They are usually fearful of people. As long as they are given space and not cornered, bears do not seek to attack or kill children or pets. The bears are generally not aggressive and prefer to flee if they are aware of your presence. If you see a black bear, remain calm. If it hasn't noticed you, back away slowly and leave the area. If it is aware of you, avoid direct eye contact and give it an easy escape route. Don't run away or climb a tree, which may provoke a chase. State wildlife officials recommend remembering this using the acronym AWARE: Act calm and do not run. Warn the bear that you are near. Talk in a firm, calm voice. Allow space between you and the bear. Step aside and back slowly away. Do not make the bear feel trapped or threatened. Raise your hands above your head to appear larger if the bear approaches. Clap your hands or shout to scare the bear away. Exit the area. Did you see a bear? The state Division of Wildlife wants to know. Report sightings online at or the Wildlife Species Sighting Report. You can also contact your local county wildlife officer or regional District Wildlife Office. Enquirer media partner FOX19 contributed this report. This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Black bears reported in Springfield Township, Greenhills and on I-275
Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Over 60 UFO sightings reported whizzing across state in first half of 2025, national tracking group says
New York state has seen 66 reported Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) sightings during the first half of 2025, according to a report from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC). With 66 distinct incidents logged between January and late June, the state has had reports of an array of mysterious aerial objects, ranging from glowing orbs and silent triangles to fast-moving disks and shape-shifting lights. The incidents, according to NUFORC, span rural hamlets, suburban skies and the bustling airspace of the Big Apple. The NUFORC had 65 reported UFO sightings in New York in the first half of 2024. Ufo Cover Used By Government To 'Hide A Lot Of Things,' Former Nasa Agent Says The phenomenon appears to be statewide, with hot spots in urban centers like New York City as well as multiple reports from smaller towns such as Chester, Ridge and Evans Mills. Read On The Fox News App Evans Mills, which is located near a military base, saw repeated orb sightings in March, prompting witness speculation about possible connections to defense activities. The most common shapes were orbs, spheres and triangles, frequently observed performing advanced maneuvers. Air Force F-16 Struck By Drone During Training Flight Over Arizona In 2023 Several reports detailed sharp right-angle turns, sudden accelerations and zigzagging flight paths. One particularly vivid sighting, according to NUFORC, took place in Chester on March 25, 2025, when someone walking their dog around 6 p.m. reported seeing two extremely fast white orbs flying in close formation. Scientists Discover Mysterious Sphere In Colombia, Sparking Ufo Speculation Initially, the witness believed the objects to be birds, but their unusual speed and synchronized, wavering flight pattern stood out. Midway through their trajectory across the sky, the objects executed a sharp, nearly 90-degree turn to the northwest without any deceleration, the witness claimed. At that moment, they transformed into dark, aerodynamic ovals that nearly disappeared into the night sky, according to the report. The witness described the orbs as momentarily pitch black. A handful of these sightings also included photographic or video evidence, although NUFORC has not released digital evidence. Other entries speculated about plausible explanations, like drones, aircraft, fireworks and even the International Space Station. The bulk of reports from NUFORC remain open and unexplained. April through June represented a peak in activity, aligning with warmer months that typically encourage outdoor observations. Another remarkable incident reportedly occurred on June 24, 2025, during a commercial flight approaching New York City. A passenger seated in 1A reported to NUFORC that they witnessed a metallic ball flying in the opposite direction, roughly 100 to 200 feet below the aircraft. The witness, arriving from Toronto, described the object as a perfectly round, shiny sphere that caught his eye due to its metallic gleam. The witness noted that the object did not resemble a balloon or stationary object, saying it moved steadily away from the aircraft. The passenger immediately alerted the pilots upon landing, though neither reported seeing the object. Despite this, the observer remained convinced of the object's extraordinary nature. WATCH: These states are best prepared for alien invasion, UFO expert says NUFORC was founded in 1974 by UFO investigator Robert J. Gribble and aims to document and investigate unexplained sightings across the world. "The Center's primary function over the past five decades has been to receive, record, and to the greatest degree possible, corroborate and document reports from individuals who have been witness to unusual, possibly UFO-related events," the website article source: Over 60 UFO sightings reported whizzing across state in first half of 2025, national tracking group says
