Araçariguama Incident

Araçariguama Incident
A portrait of João Prestes Filho
Background
Type	Event
Continent	South America
Country	Brazil
One-Time?	Yes
Theories	· Faked death  · Extraterrestrial abduction  · Third-degree burns

The Araçariguama Incident is a mysterious event that occurred on March 4, 1946, in the small town of Araçariguama, located 70 km from São Paulo, Brazil. The incident involved a farmer named João Prestes Filho, who experienced a series of inexplicable events leading to his death. João had gone fishing with friends on Carnival Monday and returned home to find his house empty. As he prepared for a shower, he was struck by a flash of light that caused severe burns on his body. Despite his efforts to seek help, João succumbed to his injuries after being hospitalized for nine hours.

Description

João Prestes Filho’s encounter with the mysterious flash of light resulted in third-degree burns on specific areas of his body without any signs of conventional burning agents like kerosene or soot. The burns were localized to exposed regions such as the head, neck, hands, and lower limbs, leading to speculation about the nature of the incident. The autopsy report ruled out traditional burn causes and highlighted the unusual characteristics of João’s injuries.

The investigation into João’s death raised questions about the source of the light that caused his burns. The ufological community took an interest in the case due to its resemblance to extraterrestrial phenomena. Some ufologists speculated that the beings responsible for the incident could be advanced intelligences studying life on Earth or even part of an angelic chain aiming to protect humanity.

Theories

• A faked death
• Extraterrestrial abduction
• An unexplained incident that caused third-degree burns such as spontaneous combustion that never fully incinerated the body

Trivia

• Remains shrouded in mystery, with no definitive explanation for the events that led to João Prestes Filho’s tragic death. The peculiar nature of his injuries and the lack of conventional burn evidence have fueled speculation and debate among experts and enthusiasts interested in ufology and unexplained phenomena.