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The Why Files: Operation Podcast

585: Operation Prato | Alien Vampires of the Amazon

Mar 5, 2025
Captain Uyrangê Hollanda, who led Operation Prato with the Brazilian Air Force, reveals chilling accounts from 1977 when UFOs allegedly attacked residents in Colares. He shares eerie details of glowing objects, beams of light, and mysterious blood extraction from victims. The discussion dives into the secrecy surrounding these events, capturing his terrifying personal encounter. Hollanda's exploration raises unsettling questions about government transparency in UFO encounters, especially after his suspicious death shortly after revealing his investigation.
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Quick takeaways

  • The Colares incident of 1977 involved systematic UFO attacks that led to widespread fear, documented injuries, and the chilling nickname 'Chupa Chupa'.
  • Operation Prato revealed substantial evidence of UFO activity in Brazil, yet governmental secrecy still surrounds the truth of these encounters.

Deep dives

Unprecedented Animal Attacks in Calares

In the late 1970s, Calares, a remote Brazilian island, experienced a series of bizarre animal mutilations and attacks that shocked the local population. Farmers reported precision wounds on their livestock, including surgical cuts and missing organs, creating a climate of fear and uncertainty. Dr. Willaide Carvalho, the island's only doctor, noted the peculiarities of her patients' injuries, including burns with precise puncture marks and a consistent pattern among the victims. Despite her initial skepticism, laboratory tests confirmed alarming blood loss in victims, substantiating their claims of feeling drained during mysterious night-time encounters.

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