South Wales police-helicopter UFO report
- Date of account
- reported date
- Location
- Bristol Channel and South Wales
- Source
- uap_archive
- Record updated
- 2026-10-10
Record summary
What happened A South Wales Police helicopter crew reported a brightly lit object approaching near St Athan and said they manoeuvred to avoid it before attempting to follow. Early press reports described a saucer-shaped craft, while official statements were more limited. Evidence A professional flight crew, police confirmation and aviation context document the report. Explanations considered A sky lantern, balloon, aircraft light or distant object misjudged in darkness are alternatives. What remains uncertain No publicly released onboard video or radar track establishes a close approach or structured saucer. Primary source South Wales police-helicopter UFO report — Wikipedia
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