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Heheh! Exactly!

Here’s some of the latest news on the Argentinian mutes to filter into my mailbox:

Sent: Monday, June 24, 2002 4:43 PM
Subject: Argentina: SENASA Will Make Initial Reports Known

SOURCE: Diario "La Nacion" de Argentina
DATE: June 24, 2002

SENASA TO MAKE INITIAL REPORTS KNOWN
** The sanitary agency conducted investigations in the Pampan regions where the dead animals turned up**

The National Health and Agroalimentary Service (SENASA) shall release initial reports on its survey of the investigations conducted over the weekend in regard to mutilated bovine cases in various Pampan provinces. This comes from qualified spokespersons of the agency's director, Bernardo Cané, who personally toured the areas reported as epicenters for mutilated animals. From the start, when these strange mutilations first appeared, the province of Buenos Aires was the hardest hit, at locations so remote that it was necessary to cover long distances on all terrain pickup trucks and some stretches on horseback.

Subsequently, the phenomenon, which is still unexplained, took place in Rio Negro, Cordoba, Rosario and La Pampa, according to reports that reached Senasa. As a result of consultations with veterinarians and technicians in areas adjacent to the mutilation sites, the possibility that the events were related to predators or carrion animals was discarded, since the affected areas did not betray the presence of such carrion birds.

Surveys in hand, Bernardo Cané and a team of scientists--including three from the National Atomic Energy Commission--toured the regions and SENASA reported that this afternoon it will have an initial evaluation on the subject, although the official's collaborators said they had "no information" in this regard. It was only said that it was possible that it may be SENASA's own director who makes the serious situation known--a situation which has caused considerable losses to cattlemen and has given rise to fear among them and national authorites due to the mysterious way in which the events have developed.
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Translation (C) 2002, Scott Corrales, Institute of Hispanic Ufology. Special thanks to Gloria Coluchi.

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Sent: Monday, June 24, 2002 10:45 AM
Subject: Argentina: UFOs and Mutilations at Santiago del Estero

SOURCE: Diario "El Liberal" Santiago del Estero - Argentina
DATE: June 23, 2002

UFOs AND MUTILATIONS AT SANTIAGO DEL ESTERO
A judge and police officers set off in search of the strange

The police precinct of Garza confirmed yesterday the discovery of a heifer with parts sectioned off. The event occured under unknown circumstances and the incisions resemble those now seen on a daily basis in the fields of the provinces of La Pampa and Buenos Aires.

The animal was found yesterday in a hilly region of a place known as Quimilioj in the department of San Martin by a local resident, Joaquin Lemos: "The cow apparently died two days ago and it was learned that some of its body parts were missing, apparently its eyes and udders," reported police and judicial sources to EL LIBERAL.

These spokesmen maintained that the event deserves the attention of officialdom since the initial inspections suggest that the animals death has been surrounded by "confusing circumstances".

"There appears to be no putrefaction and while carrion birds presumably approached the animal, they did not touch it," added the sources.

Meanwhile police from Precinct 38 of Garza maintained in its report to authorities in the capital that no tire tracks or footsteps were found near the animal, nor anything that could suggest the presence of cattle rustlers.

At the close of this edition, sources said that "taking these development into consideration, and in order to make the corresponding technical verifications, " Fifth Circuit Criminal Court Justice Dr. Jose Antonio Uñates will head out to the site in question. He will be accompanied by the chief of police, Sheriff Jose Tomas Lescano, and the veterinarian from the K-9 division, Eduardo Betbeder, chemical specialist of the Narcotics Unit, Roberto Adamo and personnel from the Institute of Bromatology of the province. Judge Uñates also requested the attendance of the presdient of the School of Veterinary Medicine of Santiago del Estero and Dr. Andres Miotti, a local UFO researcher.

Residents of the Santa Rosa de Lima neighborhood in the city's northern end contacted EL LIBERAL yesteday to inform that they have been witnessing for the past several nights--in concatenation with the sightings at Fernandez and Ojo de Agua--objects with strange lights in the direction of La Venacha, to the northeast of Santiago. The wave of rumors and UFO sightings are directly related to the appearance of mutilated animals and there are already specialists who point to the presence of "extraterrestrials" as the parties responsible for these acts.

In spite of the proximity of the city's airport , residents of the western sector of the city do not relate the strange lights with planes or helicopters which may be coming in for a landing, because "they remain motionless for several minutes in the air, or go up and down in a straight line before vanishing unexpectedly."

EL LIBERAL combed the neighborhood to collect accounts and although residents did not wish to make their names known, they ratified the presence of these lights "over several evenings." Jose Villalva, the owner of a local supermarket, stated that his customers are remarking on the presence of these lights in the sky while doing their groceries, while stating that he himself has not seen them.

A young man disclosed that a few weeks ago, at night, a group of police officers went into the wilderness behind the neighborhood to capture criminals and that the locals, whose curiosity had driven them to enter the area, saw several lights over the treetops that ascended and descended. They thought at first that the lights came from the policemens' flashlights, but they discarded the possibility immediately upon realizing the officers had gone and they were alone in the area. Since then, many people have returned to the site in the hopes of seeing what they call "UFOs".

A UFO Costs Residents of Fernandez Robles their Sleep

Fernarndez Robles (C)-- EL LIBERAL's exclusive related to the appearance of a UFO in this city between June 11-14 at different nocturnal hours regained strength yesterday due to a new sighting last Thursday around 21:00 hours. Numerous residents of the following neighborhoods: Norte, 12 de Octubre, Juan Domingo Peron, Camping, Roca and 102 Viviendas, among others "the Capital of Agriculture", claim having seen the luminous object.

On said occasion, Marcelo Coronel, a profesisonal mechanic living on Balcarse Street in Barrio Norte, witnessed--along with the light of the moon and strars--something similar to a "headlight surrounded by a red halo which increased and diminished in hue, and moved slowly from north to south without making any sound."

Coronel adds that since he was on his way to the Sportivo Club, he followed [the object] in his car "along old Route 34." Once he reached the stadium, he continued to witness it along with the Gallardo family "for over 20 minutes, until it became lost behind the treeline."

He further added that the event took place after 9:00 pm last Thursday. "On that day--he said--the wind was blowing northward, and for that reason I know the object wasn't a balloon. It moved opposite to the prevailing wind. Very slowly, as round as the size of a car wheel. It was possible to make out its colors clearly: intense white at its core (like a headlight) whith a red aura around it, changing shades of red."

Numerous residents of Fernandez claim having seen the phenomenon. A considerable number of rumors link this fact with the wave of unexplained bovine deaths and the emptying of numerous farm water tanks all over the country. "It is noteworthy that these lights should move over areas in which the wells and tanks of the new potable water system are located," adds Coronel.

Neighbors agree, pointing out that when they are seen, TV signals are interrupted or television sets shut themselves off without any interruption to the flow of electricity, or the sets change channels without the remote control having been touched, while dogs bark desperately without any apparent reason.

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Translation (C) 2002. Scott Corrales, Institute of Hispanic Ufology. Special Thanks to Gloria Coluchi.

not to mention this Uruguayan story (note the last sentence!)

Sent: Tuesday, June 25, 2002 10:15 AM
Subject: Uruguay: First Report of Cattle Mutilations

SOURCE: TN NOTICIAS
DATE: June 24, 2002

URUGUAY: First Report of Cattle Mutilations.

The discovery of a dead cow whose tongue, eyes and genitals were extracted in a livestock region of the Uruguayan interior has raised concern in the country. Officials have begun an investigation into the case.

The first case was reported today in the Department (province) of Durazno, some 300 km from Montevideo ande resembles cases which have occured in some Argentinean provinces.

Indentent (mayor) Carmelo Vidallin tried to cool down rumors by saying that "we must await the expert's verdict", referring to the Ministry of Livestock and Agriculture, which is working at the site.

"It is remarkable that an animal was slain for purposes other than eating it," said the mayor, adding that "there are many hypotheses, because matters are always worse in a small town."

No signs of blood or a struggle between the animal and its victim were found--a situation that adds mystery and feeds speculation among local residents.

For the time being, the possibility that obscure esoteric practices could be at work has not been rejected, since they are common throughout the country. However, the animals sacrificed in these rites have been chickens and hens.
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Translation (C) 2002. Scott Corrales, Institute of Hispanic Ufology. Special Thanks to Gloria Coluchi.

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I've never come across that in anything I've read, that I can remember.

Here's some more news, from Filer's Files:

CANADA EGG SHAPED LIGHT AND CATTLE MUTILATION

BRANTFORD -- At 3:20 AM on June 3, 2002, a very bright object appeared just south of URSA Major in the night sky. The bright object suddenly appeared and glowed very brightly and moved slowly southwest. The object was two or three times brighter than Venus and was a white/yellowish color. It stayed bright for only 4 seconds then faded to a point of light for another 15 seconds until it disappeared. There was no noise at all.

AURORA, ONTARIO -- The witness reports that on June 6, 2002, "We were sitting in the car and then out of no where, this greenish white egg shaped thing flew across the sky at 11:35 PM. It moved too slowly to be a shooting star, and too fast to be a plane, it soared downward to the ground, in almost a round line; like a semicircle. Thanks to NUFORC

MUTILATION -- This report of a mutilated six year old Charolais bull was reported to me by the owner and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. When I arrived, I very carefully assess the situation, walk the perimeter at hundred yards and all the area close to the animal etc. This I do to check for any tracks, odd smells, and anything unusual, like the behavior of the animals. This was an authentic mutilation, and one of the most interesting cases in the six years. This bull was lying in a small clump of Willow trees facing West. The tongue was removed as well as the left eye and left ear. The penis was sticking out, and the testicles and rectum were removed. On the stomach area was a very neat laser type incision, oval shape 14 inches by 9 inches. The skin was never found and the flesh had not been touched. The was also removed with the same precision. Samples of blood, soil and grass were taken Laboratory results show that only pure Hemoglobin remained and that very sophisticated equipment was needed to reduce the blood to only hemoglobin. This like doing Brain surgery in the kitchen with kitchen tools. Claudia Scheffer, another local, witnessed an intense light outside, while the lights in my house dimmed. The dogs were barking and I went out and saw a light in the sky, as did others. Thanks to fbelzil@telusplanet.net and SHnSASSY1@aol.com

MEXICO SHEEP MUTILATED

JUAREZ -- The Grupo Juarense de Investigacion Ovni is investigating the mysterious mutilations of sheep in that region--possibly the first since 1996-1997. More information will be posted as it is received. Thanks to Scott Corrales
Institute of Hispanic Ufology

ARGENTINA 200 ANIMAL MUTILATIONS

SALLIQUELÓ --*Doctor Daniel Belot, a SENASA Technician in Salliqueló, was the veterinarian who analyzed the first animal mutilation in the area. He has examined over a dozen cases for which he can find no explanation, and is disconcerted. He is convinced that the perpetrators arrived by aerial means and is certain that the animals were slain elsewhere and subsequently dumped in the field. He asks that all strange animal deaths be reported promptly. Dr. Belot, who is a technician for SENASA, claims having never seen anything similar and believes that only those who have seen any such case can understand the magnitude of the events. The expert has been asked to analyze over a dozen cases, and common patterns appear but no explanation can be found. The near-certainty that the perpetrator arrives by air, and the certainty that the deaths occurred 3 to 4 days earlier at a location other than where the carcasses were found only adds to the state of confusion. He is an acknowledged professional with a solid reputation and an official for a national delegation of SENASA. Dr. Belot urged cattlemen to report any anomalous case immediately to aid the investigations.

Dr. Belot was called in by a cattleman who found half his bovine skinned to the bone. Dr. Belt suggested some animal must have eaten it, which the cattleman rejected, saying that no animal eats in a straight line. Upon investigation, "I was confronted by an unnerving sight, "The animal lay on the ground, and the entire left side of its face was skinned to the bone beneath the eye. All of its molars were visible." "When we performed the necropsy we found that it was missing its tongue, vocal apparatus, there was no blood inside or outside the animal. It was perfectly clean with no tearing of the flesh like predators do. "It is a deed that appears to have been carried out by humans, but even so it's something very hard to do." Dr. Belot sent samples to the University of Buenos Aires' School of Pathology and the only response he received is that they cannot determine how the incisions were made. He did not establish the animal's cause of death, blood samples taken from other animals to detect strange substances "have yielded no results so far.

Dr. Belot, says vital organs were missing in most of them. "In the first case, the animal was missing all of its maxillaries, but others were missing testicles and penises, ears, mammary glands, rectums and vaginas. All of this suggest some kind of scientific research, but don't ask me why a scientist is going to conduct research in different farms without asking for permission. There were no tracks around the mutilated animals and strange for no other animal to come near. When Dr. Belot reached the animals many had been dead for 3 or 4 days. "In many cases they were not yet bloated and did not give off any odor. In others, they presented normal alterations, which increases the uncertainty." "The only marks I saw within a ten meter radius, is that the grass has continued to grow, but no animal will step into that circle, despite the fact that the grass is in good shape." Belot points out that "after some time, the dead animals have been attacked by predators. But until recently, they wouldn't come close." The veterinarian noted that generally the rest of the animals sort of "mourn" the deceased animal, but that has not occurred and they appear indifferent, looking from a distance without coming close." Belot emphasized, "The animals were killed elsewhere and dumped there, this is inferred by the way the carcasses have been positioned. Sheep and at least four horse mutilations have also been reported. These fields are often practically inaccessible; it was only possible to reach them on a tractor and it often necessary to cross flooded areas.

Santa Rosa -- Police officers claimed to have witnessed an UFO in the Pampan community of "25 de Mayo" and are looking into the possibility that UFOs have something to do with the dozens of mutilated animals found in the provinces of La Pampa, Rio Negro and Buenos Aires. The incident can be added to a similar event which occurred June 19, 2002, in the Las Leñas tourist complex of the province of Mendoza, where dozens of witnesses saw a UFO fly over. Thanks to Diario "Nuevo Día" (Coronel Suárez, Prov. of Buenos Aires) Scott Corrales, Institute of Hispanic Ufology. Translation (C) 2002. Special thanks to Gloria Coluchi.

Editor's Note -- Ranchers are sending their families to town, and keeping watch over their fields 24 hours a day. Various lights have been reported hovering above the fields. Large tanks of water holding thousands of gallons of water are found dry. Other reports have indicated that an underwater base exists off the coast of Argentina and craft are frequently seen entering and departing the ocean. Its possible these events could be connected. See map http://www.filersfiles.com

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and a bulletin from elsewhere:

Sent: Wednesday, June 26, 2002 6:42 AM
Subject: [inexplicata] Argentina: Mysterious U.S. Military Man Visits Senasa

SOURCE: InfoBae.com
DATE: June 25, 2002

Mysterious U.S. Military Man Visits Senasa

While SENASA's inbox is receiving the most outrageous theories regarding the phenomenon of cattle mutilations, even employees are contributing strange versions and proposals. The authorities are overwhelmed and it was learned that a strange individual resembling the investigators on the popular TV show "The X Files" had entered the country as a reinforcement.

A researcher from the U.S. armed forces landed mysteriously at San Fernando in recent hours and could provide a new perspective on the subject, since SENASA's director, Bernardo Cane, is trying to find the solution in the similarities with cases in the United States. Cane says that he has not forsaken his scientific interpretations and suggests "agitators" as the culprits. The official does not believe that neither the "petiso orejudo" nor the "Pombero" [supernatural creatures of Argentinean folklore] , or even the Chupacabras, are involved.

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Translation (C) 2002. IHU. Special thanks to Alicia Rossi.