BRAZIL: The protagonist of this story was rescued by firefighters.
No UFOs were reported in the region and the episode was
described as a “strange form of somnambulism”.
The event took place in the Brazilian state of Espiritu Santo: “A
mystery is perplexing the residents of Bananalzinho in the
municipality of Rio Bananal. Odair José Berti, 35, a stonecutter,
does not know how he wound up on top of a rock some 980 feet in the air – remaining on this
precarious perch for some 17 hours.
He was rescued by firefighters during a hazardous operation
that took 12 hours and ended early yesterday morning. Even experienced firefighters like sergeants
José Ailton and Caldeira could not find a logical explanation for the bizarre episode.
According to the rescuers, reaching the top of the rock poses considerable difficulty, even using
proper gear. It would be virtually impossible for local residents to make a successful ascent without
the proper mountaineering equipment.
“Only God knows how he got there,” remarked Claudecir Berti, the stonecutter’s nephew. Odair
himself was terrified by the situation.
He lives in the town of Colatina and had decided to take a walk
over to his brother’s house in Bananalzinho, where he arrived late on Wednesday.
“I was very tired,” he told his relatives, and fell asleep early.
Upon awakening the next day – according to his story – he was greatly shocked to find himself on
top of a rocky summit. In desperation, he started to scream, waving his shirt, until a local resident
took notice.
When he was rescued, the stonecutter was found wearing shorts, a shirt and carpet
slippers, and didn’t have a scratch on his body, as the rescuers would testify. He was in weakened
condition, however, due to thirst and hunger. Mr. Berti was treated at the local hospital and
released.
The rescue mission involved a team of four firefighters, who were driven to the site at around 1:40 in
the afternoon. Upon realizing the seriousness of the situation, they took a helicopter belonging to the
state government. However, the flying vehicle was not rated for nocturnal operations, so the
rescuers decided to attempt a climb using rappelling techniques. Aided by local residents, they took
over an hour to reach the best-suited area for an ascent.
The operation lasted about an hour. During the descent, two firefighters became lost and only
managed to find their way out with the help of some locals. During the climb, Sgt. Jose Ailton
experienced several foot injuries.
The stonecutter’s relatives insist that the does not suffer from mental problems. Odair is separated
from his wife and lives with his mother.
LINK: http://www.ufo.com.br/noticias/em-2008-homem-despertou-no-alto-de-pedra-com-300-
metros-de-altura
Source: Gazeta Newspaper
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(Translation (c) 2012, S. Corrales, IHU. Special thanks to Guillermo Gimenez and Paulo R.
Poian)
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