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Moderate1996-01-20Varginha, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Varginha Incident

Multiple witnesses reported seeing strange creatures in Varginha, Brazil. Military and firefighters were seen capturing entities. A soldier who reportedly handled one of the beings died weeks later under mysterious circumstances. James Fox's documentary 'Moment of Contact' covers this case extensively with witness interviews.

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Varginha Incident — Military & Civilian Witnesses

In January 1996, multiple civilians and military personnel in Varginha, Brazil reported encounters with non-human beings. Three girls encountered a creature in a vacant lot. Brazilian military captured at least one being, which was taken to a local hospital where a doctor treated it before it died. Military personnel involved reported being threatened with silence. One soldier who handled a being died weeks later of unexplained infection. James Fox's documentary 'Moment of Contact' (2022) features deathbed confessions from military participants.

Source: Brazilian military/civilian witnesses / James Fox documentary 'Moment of Contact'
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Varginha, Brazil — Military Response and Hospital Records

In January 1996, multiple witnesses in Varginha, Brazil reported seeing strange creatures — described as having brown oily skin, large red eyes, and a strong ammonia smell. Military trucks were seen transporting something under tarps from the area. A military policeman who reportedly handled one of the beings (Marco Cherese) died weeks later of an unexplained bacterial infection. Hospital staff reported military personnel bringing an unusual 'patient.' The Brazilian government has never provided a satisfactory explanation despite extensive media coverage.

Source: Brazilian military records, Hospital Regional, witness testimony

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