Published: Tuesday, 30th December, 2008 11:30am
NEW UFO SIGHTING
by Fiona Simpson
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EmailAN eagle-eyed reader has sighted another UFO flying high in the sky above the Saltcoats coastline.
On April 27 we were inundated with calls about a strange orange glow in the sky between Saltcoats and Arran. Some residents believed that it was a UFO, while others thought it was a Chinese Lantern, a special firework. And on Tuesday, December 23 another reader spotted the same orange light in the sky.
He explain: 'I was driving past Arran View Care Home in Saltcoats at around 7.30pm when I spotted the light in the sky. I pulled in for a closer look and at first I thought that it was an emergency coastguard flare.
'Thinking that there may be a seaside rescue about to start, I instinctively got the camera gear out of the boot of the car. At this point, it became clear to me that it was not a flare as the light began to move towards me, so I got a few shots as it went by.
'It was a calm clear night, with only a gentle breeze but this thing was moving at a good speed and also climbing its way up into the night sky.
'It was orange and it looked like it was on fire. I can"t say for sure what it was, but I can definitely say that it was not a conventional aircraft or a rescue flare.'
And the Saltcoats resident believes it could be the same light spotted eight months ago. He added: 'The light does seem to match the description of previous UFO reports around the area, although this time it was only a single light.
'I am not sure if this was a Chinese Lantern as there was only one light this time. It would be a bit strange to just set off one.'
A spokeswoman for Clyde Coastguard said: 'We have no log of any incidents happening in the area on the night and there was no training exercises taking place. It is unlikely that this light was a flare but it could be possible.'
If you spotted the light in the sky last Tuesday night or would like to share your views on the UFO email us at editorial@ardrossanherald.co.uk or phone the office on 01294-464321.
