Spooktober 3: More on Canadian UFOs and The Charlie Red Star Sightings
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Shownotes Transcript
First, we look at a little more about the history of UFO sightings in Canada and elsewhere. These are not a new phenomena.
In the show’s second half, we learn about a series of UFO sightings that occurred in the 1970s in Manitoba, particularly around** Carman**. The sightings garnered significant attention because of their frequency and because many credible individuals, including police officers and other professionals, witnessed them.
The name “Charlie Red Star” was given to the object due to its bright red hue and was often described as a glowing, pulsating, and sometimes changing shape. Sightings of the object frequently mentioned its ability to move at incredible speeds and make sudden maneuvers that seemed beyond the capability of conventional aircraft of that era.
The phenomenon of Charlie Red Star drew many UFO enthusiasts, reporters, and investigators to the area in the hope of witnessing or gaining some understanding of the mysterious object.
While there were numerous speculations and theories regarding the nature of Charlie Red Star, including secret military projects, extraterrestrial craft, or atmospheric phenomena, the true identity and nature of the objects remain unexplained. The events surrounding Charlie Red Star have since become a notable chapter in the annals of UFO lore.
Sources:
The Big Book of UFOs — Chris A. Rutkowski)
Search Results: Carman, MB - Canada's UFOs: The Search for the Unknown - Library and Archives Canada)
Charlie Red Star: True Reports of One of North America's Biggest UFO Sightings by Grant Cameron)
The Canadian UFO Report: The Best Cases Revealed by Chris A. Rutkowski)
Canada's UFOs: Declassified by Chris A. Rutkowski)
The Calgary Albertan 17 May 1975, page 12)
Star-Phoenix 18 Jun 1975, page 17)
The Brandon Sun 18 Nov 1975, page Page 1)
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