On a serene late summer day, August 29, 1964, a remarkable event occurred near the quiet expanse of Lake Kallavesi, Finland, that would intrigue UFO enthusiasts and researchers for decades. Raimo Blomqvist, a resident of Kuopio, along with his family, was heading to their lakeside cottage located on a secluded island, about 13 kilometers from the city. The day was marked by a calm atmosphere with a consistent cloud cover that hinted at impending rain.
After settling in, Blomqvist decided to explore the island and ventured towards a rocky shore opposite their cottage. It was around 7 PM, the evening still bright, when he noticed an intense, star-like light to the northeast. The light, initially thought to be a meteorite due to its intensity and rapid approach, began moving directly towards him.
What transpired next seemed like something out of a science fiction novel. The light descended gently and came to a silent halt approximately ten meters from the shore, hovering a few meters above the water. Contrary to any panic or fear, Blomqvist felt an eerie calmness as he stood there, possibly affected by what he described as a palpable force field around him. As he observed, the light transformed, revealing a multi-colored, shimmering halo, and within it, a dimly visible oval object resembling a “plump fish pie,” no more than four meters in diameter.
The object appeared slightly damaged, with one edge bent upwards as if it had impacted something. Despite the bright glow emanating from the UFO, it cast little reflection on the water below, which shimmered slightly as if touched by a breeze. After about twenty seconds, something extraordinary happened: a piece detached from the UFO and dropped into the lake, hissing as it hit the water. This object glowed intensely, resembling a bluish welding flame.
Blomqvist collected the still-hot, irregularly shaped metallic piece from the shallow waters, a piece that would remain stored in his drawer for over a decade. Only in 1975 did he bring it forward to UFO researchers, prompting a series of studies across universities and metallurgical labs in Finland and Sweden. According to details from www.fufora.fi and the Finnish UFO Research Association’s quarterly report from 1977, the artifact contained 25 different elements, exhibited magnetic properties, and was notably non-radioactive. Its composition and characteristics ruled out natural geological or terrestrial industrial origins, suggesting it was neither space debris nor any known metal used in manufacturing.
The in-depth analysis failed to provide any conventional explanation for the object’s origin, leaving the Kallavesi incident enveloped in mystery. This encounter, linked with Raimo Blomqvist’s calm demeanor and the physical evidence retrieved, adds an intriguing layer of credibility to his report. Interestingly, similar distortions, like the bent edge of the UFO, have been noted in other sightings, including those documented by controversial UFO observer George Adamski in the US.
This incident poses the tantalizing question: why did this unidentified vessel drop a piece of itself into the Finnish lake? While the object’s irregular shape suggests it was not a standard component used for repairs, the encounter leaves us pondering the intentions behind this mysterious visitation.
For those intrigued by Blomqvist’s story and other unexplained phenomena, the Finnish UFO Research site, www.fufora.fi, offers a treasure trove of reports and analyses that delve deep into Finland’s rich history of UFO encounters. Whether you’re a skeptic or a believer, the Kallavesi UFO incident is a fascinating chapter in the annals of UFO research, proving that sometimes, truth can be stranger than fiction.
Source:
https://www.fufora.fi/artikkeleita/tunnetuimpia_suomalaisia_ufotapauksia
