Near Barra Da Tijuca, Brz abduction report — March 20, 1969

Near Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, on March 20, 1969, an army general reportedly encountered lights or beams associated with a spherical object. Equipment effects were reported, although the affected apparatus is not identified. He said he entered or was taken into the object and received a tour. Inside, he reported seeing an unusual humanlike figure together with two other people described as human. No names, conversation or detailed interior itinerary accompany that part of the account. The general's return and the duration are unspecified. His occupation identifies the participant; no separate official inquiry or military operation is described as part of this experience.