UFO Over La Goma, Durango (Oct. 18, 1970)

 

 

 

 

 

UFO Over La Goma, Durango (Oct. 18, 1970)

Interview by Santiago García, *OVNIS Sobre México*

 I interviewed a 12-year-old girl named Guadalupe Becerra. She lives in a humble little house situated near the river in the village of La Goma, Durango. This place is a tourist hub, as it offers many attractions for visitors—most notably, ancient trees and the nearly crystal-clear river that flows through this beautiful spot. The interview was quite simple. The young girl approached me to sell me some oranges sprinkled with chili powder.

 Guadalupe Becerra: Would you like to try these delicious oranges, young man?

Santiago García: No, little one! What is your name?

G.B.: Lupe Becerra, at your service. Why do you ask?

S.G.: Oh, for no particular reason. Do you live here in La Goma?

G.B.: Yes! My house is that one you can see over there.

S.G.: Ah! So, have you ever looked up at the night sky when it’s teeming with stars? There isn't much light pollution here, is there?

G.B.: That’s true! It looks so beautiful. Have you seen it just like I have?

S.G.: Of course! That’s exactly why I asked if you had seen it that way. Have you ever seen anything strange?

G.B.: Like what?

S.G.: Something like little balls of fire, or very bright objects.

G.B.: Oh my! Well, yes, I certainly have seen things like that.

S.G.: If you tell me what you saw, I’ll buy all your oranges—deal? ...Oh! ...But don't tell me any lies, because if you do, I won't buy anything at all.

G.B.: I swear I won't tell you any lies!

S.G.: What did you see in the sky, and roughly when did it happen?

G.B.: One night when I went out to fetch some water. You see, I spotted a very bright light in the sky. It looked just like a wheel. It descended little by little in the direction of that hill they call "The Whale." The light was so intense that I closed my eyes because it was blinding me. That thing came down slowly onto the hill and hovered there for a little while.

S.G.: Did you see anything or anyone get out of that mysterious object?

G.B.: No! It just stopped at the very top of the hill for a bit—like I told you—and then it suddenly flared up again, becoming very bright as it rose rapidly. It vanished into the sky, shrinking until it looked just like a star, and then I didn't see it anymore.

S.G.: Do you think it was an airplane or a helicopter?

G.B.: I don't think so... I know airplanes very well, since a lot of them fly over here—even at night. Airplanes don't light up like lightbulbs, and they certainly don't stop on top of a hill.

S.G.: Did you hear any noise coming from the craft?

G.B.: Something!

S.G.: What did it sound like?

G.B.: Just like air.

S.G.: Did you hear a *thump-thump* sound?

G.B.: No! Just like air—kind of like the sound a bus makes when it comes to a stop.

S.G.: How much do you want for your oranges?

G.B.: Give me five pesos!

S.G.: Alright.