[D465] DE BENESSE (40) VERS ANGRESSE (40)10.10.2011

On 10 October 2011 around 06:20, a driver on the D465 from Bénesse towards Angresse saw and photographed an orange ball moving through the sky, alternately rising and descending. No sound was heard, and no additional accounts were obtained. After receiving videos, photographs and articles about Thai sky lanterns, the witness accepted that explanation as probable. GEIPAN also considered it probable despite the early-morning hour being unusual for such sightings. The very light, variable wind was compatible with the observation. The case is classified B: probable observation of a passing sky lantern.