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Colares, 1977: The Island Brazil's Air Force Was Sent to Watch

In 1977, residents of Colares reported burns and blood loss from silent lights they called the chupa-chupa. Brazil's Air Force ran a months-long field operation and left 170 pages and 126 photographs behind.

Jul 18, 2026/10 min read

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