There’s something almost magical about a good alien encounter. Obviously, some encounters are better than others. However, anyone with an open mind can find some fun and excitement in others’ experiences, especially when multiple sightings corroborate the same extraterrestrial event. Such was the case with the Arequipa UFO Incident.

 

In April 2013, the Peruvian Air Force detected an unidentified aerial object near Arequipa. This wasn't your garden-variety stray balloon. No, this object was observed on radar for a relatively long period, displaying unusual movement and shape-shifting characteristics. The event sparked much local speculation.

 

Many residents reported seeing a bright, irregularly moving object in the sky. One resident, Señorita Esperanza, described seeing "a large, shiny object, like a combination of a disco ball and a cloud, moving erratically." Another resident, Don Ricardo, after witnessing the object himself, suggested a theory involving extraterrestrial interest in alpaca wool. However, after some investigation, the Peruvian Air Force attributed the object to a possible meteorological phenomenon or a drone.

 

Despite the official explanation, the Arequipa UFO Incident remains a point of interest for Ufologists. The event highlights the many challenges of accurately identifying events like this. Still, each encounter is one more breadcrumb on the trail to the ultimate truth.