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LEVEL 02 // CRAFT SHAPE FAMILIES

POSTGRESQL INDEX / 13 RECORDS

LEVEL 03 // ARCHIVAL CASE RECORD [C-000248]

C-000248CASE RECORD · CLASSIFICATION: CRAFTTERM-000169 (Bell-Shaped Craft)

VARGEM GRANDE BELL-LIKE CRAFT (1976 REPORT)

Case-specific intensely illuminated small object in Hermelindo da Silva’s Vargem Grande account, later described by a second witness as conical with a round top and bell-like silhouette, with cables/hooks, underside opening, buzzing/hissing sounds and reported heat.

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Claims are grouped by attribute so differing descriptions, measurements, and interpretations can be compared without averaging them into a single “fact.”

SOURCE COMPARISON

Reported Craft Diameter

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CLAIM-140032reported

“Hermelindo described the intensely illuminated object as about four feet in diameter.”

The UFO Encyclopedia, 3rd Edition: The Phenomenon from the Beginning

SRC-002099 · “Vargem Grande Case” → “Initial craft observation”, PDF p. 2842

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Reported Craft Appearance

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CLAIM-140033reported

“The object was intensely illuminated and bright enough to light the surrounding area.”

The UFO Encyclopedia, 3rd Edition: The Phenomenon from the Beginning

SRC-002099 · “Vargem Grande Case” → “Initial craft observation”, PDF p. 2842

SUPPORTS

CLAIM-140037reported

“Four cables and several hooks were reported extending from the craft.”

The UFO Encyclopedia, 3rd Edition: The Phenomenon from the Beginning

SRC-002099 · “Vargem Grande Case” → “Close encounter”, PDF p. 2844

SUPPORTS

CLAIM-140038reported

“An opening on the bottom of the object was reported during the attempted lifting episode.”

The UFO Encyclopedia, 3rd Edition: The Phenomenon from the Beginning

SRC-002099 · “Vargem Grande Case” → “Close encounter”, PDF p. 2844

SUPPORTS

CLAIM-140040reported

“The brother-in-law described the object as conical with a round top and bell-like overall appearance.”

The UFO Encyclopedia, 3rd Edition: The Phenomenon from the Beginning

SRC-002099 · “Vargem Grande Case” → “Second-witness morphology”, PDF p. 2844

SUPPORTS

Multiple claim rows are intentionally retained when sources disagree. ANOMALY does not silently reconcile competing values.

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Sound Emission

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CLAIM-140034reported

“Its initial sound was described as a strange buzzing.”

The UFO Encyclopedia, 3rd Edition: The Phenomenon from the Beginning

SRC-002099 · “Vargem Grande Case” → “Initial craft observation”, PDF p. 2842

SUPPORTS

CLAIM-140035reported

“After the light went out, the buzzing reportedly ceased and was replaced by a hiss like a gas lamp.”

The UFO Encyclopedia, 3rd Edition: The Phenomenon from the Beginning

SRC-002099 · “Vargem Grande Case” → “Close encounter”, PDF p. 2844

SUPPORTS

Multiple claim rows are intentionally retained when sources disagree. ANOMALY does not silently reconcile competing values.

SOURCE COMPARISON

Reported Craft Behavior

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CLAIM-140036reported

“The lighted object reportedly hovered about ten feet above Hermelindo.”

The UFO Encyclopedia, 3rd Edition: The Phenomenon from the Beginning

SRC-002099 · “Vargem Grande Case” → “Close encounter”, PDF p. 2844

SUPPORTS

CLAIM-140039reported

“Hermelindo reported intense heat coming from the underside opening while he was being lifted; this is stored as testimony rather than a measured effect.”

The UFO Encyclopedia, 3rd Edition: The Phenomenon from the Beginning

SRC-002099 · “Vargem Grande Case” → “Close encounter”, PDF p. 2844

SUPPORTS

Multiple claim rows are intentionally retained when sources disagree. ANOMALY does not silently reconcile competing values.