Locals left terrified after giant disc-shaped 'UFO' spotted hovering over famous lake

In the middle of the night in Switzerland, hundreds of people noticed strange lights in the sky. They were visible for at least 20 kilometers away.

Giant spinning ‘UFO’ spotted over lake

A massive, spinning 'UFO' has left locals living near Lake Zürich, Switzerland in a state of shock.

Residents in the small town of Feldmeilen captured images of the spooky disc-shaped object lurking in the night sky.

The strange object, emitting bright lights, was sighted on October 15.

One woman was awakened from her sleep by the mysterious and bright spectacle in the middle of the night.

The initially speculated that the dazzling lights might be an elaborate nightclub display.

The lights didn't reflect in the lake below, according to witnesses.

The lights didn't reflect in the lake below, according to witnesses. (Image: Jam Press)

But her curiosity was piqued when she noticed there was no laser beam emanating from the ground, and, more curiously, there was an eerie absence of sound.

Recalling her late-night encounter, the eyewitness said: "At first, we thought it was a nightclub light show for revelers. 

"But there wasn't a laser beam coming from the ground. Also, there wasn't any sound."

The strange sighting lasted for approximately five minutes before the object suddenly vanished into the night.

Circled in red, is the UFO.

Circled in red, is the UFO. (Image: Jam Press)

Similar sightings of the spinning 'UFO' were reported over 40 miles away in the village of Diessenhofen and 30 miles away in the town of Schaffhausen. A couple in Diessenhofen, who observed the lights from their balcony, shared their experiences: "When we were on the balcony, we noticed these strange lights. Luckily, other people saw them, otherwise, we would have felt like we were crazy."

One resident in Schaffhausen, who witnessed the lights around 11.30pm, described them as unusual and different from any searchlights.

Vladi Barrosa, a spokesperson for Skyguide, the organization responsible for monitoring Swiss airspace, said: "We also cannot identify what it is. What personally puzzles me is that the lights from this object are not reflected in the lake, unlike others."

The mysterious event has left residents and observers perplexed, prompting a mix of humorous and bewildered reactions. While it remains unclear whether Swiss authorities are investigating the sighting, local residents couldn't help but share their thoughts on social media.

One suggested: "Shoot it with a crossbow...that's the only way we can win against ze aaaalieeens...".

Others chimed in with lighthearted comments, making references to UFO lore and sci-fi movies, while some remained open to the idea of extraterrestrial visitors.

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