Aguadilla Puerto Rico UFO Video

The Aguadilla video represents some of the best government-captured UAP footage available. A U.S. Customs and Border Protection aircraft filmed a small, fast-moving object that appeared to transition between air and water – transmedium capability that no known technology possesses. The video has been extensively analyzed and remains unexplained.

The Incident - April 25, 2013

At approximately 9:20 PM, a DHC-8 Turboprop aircraft operated by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) was preparing to land at Rafael Hernández Airport in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, when the crew noticed an unusual light approaching from the north:

The detection occurred when a DHC-8 Turboprop aircraft operated by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) was preparing to land at Rafael Hernández Airport in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, when the crew noticed an unusual light approaching from the north. The object appeared as a pinkish-red light moving against the wind. The aircraft crew tracked the object using their thermal imaging camera system. Approximately three minutes of infrared footage was captured.

What the Video Shows

The Aguadilla footage captures remarkable object behavior. The object traveled at speeds estimated between 80-120 mph – unusual for something of its apparent small size (approximately 3-5 feet). No visible propulsion was observed; no heat signature from engines, no propellers, no conventional propulsion visible on thermal imaging. The object appears to enter the ocean without slowing down or producing the splash expected from an object hitting water at speed. The object seemingly travels underwater and then re-emerges, continuing flight. At one point, the object appears to divide into two separate objects.

The Analysis

The video has been subjected to extensive analysis. A detailed 162-page report analyzed the footage frame by frame, calculating speeds, trajectories, and attempting to identify the object. The Scientific Coalition for UAP Studies (SCU) conducted this analysis. The object demonstrated capabilities inconsistent with any known aircraft, drone, bird, or balloon. The report detailed sustained low-altitude flight at consistent speed, apparent water entry and exit, and no propulsion signature on thermal imaging. The SCU report ruled out several possibilities: Birds (wrong heat signature, too fast, can’t go underwater), Balloons (too fast, against wind, can’t go underwater), Drones (no known drone can enter water and continue flying), Chinese lanterns (too fast, can’t go underwater), and Aircraft (too small, no propulsion signature).

Transmedium Capability

The Aguadilla video’s most remarkable feature is the apparent transmedium capability. The object enters the ocean at speed. It appears to travel beneath the surface. The object emerges and continues flying. No known human technology can operate seamlessly in both air and water. Aircraft can’t enter water at speed without being destroyed. Submarines can’t fly. Yet this object appeared to do both.

The Aircraft Crew

The witnesses were experienced law enforcement personnel: The CBP Flight Crew consisted of trained observers operating sophisticated surveillance equipment. Despite being tasked with identifying aircraft and vessels in the region, they could not identify the object. The footage was captured using standard law enforcement thermal imaging equipment.

Additional Observations

The video captures other notable details. Near the end of the footage, the single object appears to become two objects. Whether this represents actual splitting or an optical effect is debated. When the object enters the water, there’s minimal splash – inconsistent with an object of that speed hitting water. The object maintains remarkably consistent low-altitude flight, something difficult for known small aircraft or drones.

Government Response

The footage was obtained through Freedom of Information requests. The government did not publicize the video. The footage was obtained through official channels and is confirmed authentic government footage. No Official Explanation has been provided by the CBP regarding what their aircraft captured that night.

Puerto Rico as a UFO Hotspot

Puerto Rico has a long history of UFO reports. The island’s position may make it significant for reasons unknown. The El Yunque rainforest and surrounding areas have been frequent sites of reports. Unidentified submersible objects have been reported in Caribbean waters for decades.

Comparison to Other Cases

The Aguadilla footage shares characteristics with other significant cases. The Nimitz Tic Tac involved an object appearing to operate in multiple mediums. The Roosevelt Encounters involved military/government footage of unexplained objects. Multiple credible reports describe objects moving between air and water, demonstrating a transmedium pattern.

Skeptical Responses

Critics have proposed alternatives. The object might be a balloon carried by wind that appears to enter water due to perspective. However, analysis shows the object moving against prevailing winds. A pelican carrying a bioluminescent fish could create a heat signature. However, this doesn’t explain the speeds, water entry, or subsequent emergence. Video artifacts might create the appearance of unusual motion. Extensive analysis has found no evidence supporting this. None of these explanations adequately address all observed characteristics.

Legacy

The Aguadilla video is significant because it’s authentic government footage from a reliable source. The object displays characteristics beyond known technology. Extensive scientific analysis has been conducted. It demonstrates apparent transmedium capability. It remains officially unexplained. Whatever CBP’s aircraft captured over Puerto Rico in 2013, it operated in ways that no known technology can replicate.

Sources

• Wikipedia search: “Aguadilla Puerto Rico UFO Video”
• CIA UFO/UAP Reading Room — Declassified CIA documents on UAP