What was Operation Prato?

Operation Prato was an official investigation launched by the Brazilian Air Force in July 1977 to investigate UFO sightings in Colares. Led by Captain Uyrangê Hollanda, approximately 50 military personnel and researchers documented over 200 incidents.

What type of injuries did witnesses suffer?

Witnesses reported superficial burns, bruises and other physical injuries caused by light beams emitted by the flying objects. These injuries were examined and confirmed by medical authorities.

How many witnesses were involved?

Hundreds of witnesses were interviewed during Operation Prato, including fishermen, farmers and other residents of Colares. Several military personnel themselves also reported direct sightings.

The Bombardment of Colares: Operation Prato in 1977

In 1977, the small town of Colares in Brazil experienced an unprecedented wave of UFO sightings, with witnesses reporting injuries caused by light beams. The Brazilian Air Force launched Operation Prato to investigate these incidents, documenting hundreds of credible testimonies.

The bombardment of Colares represents one of the most documented and studied UFO incidents in Brazilian history. Located in the State of Pará, in the Amazon, the small coastal village of Colares was the scene of an extraordinary wave of sightings over several months in 1977, attracting the attention of military and scientific authorities.

Context

Colares, an isolated fishing community of approximately 5,000 inhabitants, enjoyed a peaceful existence before the events of 1977. The village, situated on the island of Marajó, was little known until the UFO incidents brought the region into the international spotlight. At that time, Brazil was governed by a military dictatorship, which gives certain relevance to the fact that military authorities took these incidents seriously and launched an official investigation.

The Facts

Beginning in May 1977, residents of Colares began reporting sightings of unidentified flying objects emitting intense light beams. Unlike many UFO reports, this one is distinguished by the documented physical injuries inflicted on witnesses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was Operation Prato?: Operation Prato was an official investigation launched by the Brazilian Air Force in July 1977 to investigate UFO sightings in Colares. Led by Captain Uyrangê Hollanda, approximately 50 military personnel and researchers documented over 200 incidents.
What type of injuries did witnesses suffer?: Witnesses reported superficial burns, bruises and other physical injuries caused by light beams emitted by the flying objects. These injuries were examined and confirmed by medical authorities.
How many witnesses were involved?: Hundreds of witnesses were interviewed during Operation Prato, including fishermen, farmers and other residents of Colares. Several military personnel themselves also reported direct sightings.

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