Talavera la Real sentry encounter

Record summary

What happened Spanish Air Force sentries José María Trejo and José Hidalgo reported a strange whistling sound and a tall luminous or dark figure near the perimeter. A guard dog reacted, shots were fired and the figure reportedly disappeared. Spanish military records later made the case public. Evidence Two guards, other personnel who heard sounds, a dog reaction and a military investigation support the report. Explanations considered A person or animal in poor light, fear-driven misperception, base noises and a shared alert response are alternatives. What remains uncertain Descriptions of the figure differed, no body or trace was found and the event unfolded under armed-sentry stress. Primary source Talavera la Real sentry encounter — Wikipedia