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This section contains descriptions of unexplained facts provided by eyewitnesses or published in the media, as well as the results of their analysis by the group.

Flying creatures. Sweden

ID	#1600616093
Added	Sun, 20/09/2020
Author	July N.
Sources	thinkaboutitdocs.com John Keel, The Mothman Prophecies
Phenomena	Flying creatures The Moth Man
Status	Research

Initial data

Initial information from sources or from an eyewitness

Incident date:

21.05.1973

Location:

Кристианстад

Sweden

In a wooded area near the city, a group of men reported seeing an incredibly huge black bird-like creature that flew a hundred feet (30.4 m) away. One witness had a camera with a telephoto lens and tried to take a picture, but his film got stuck.

Original news

Date: May 21 1973
Location: Kristianstad, Sweden
Time: unknown
Summary: In a wooded area near the town a group of men reported seeing an incredibly huge black bird-like creature, which passed within one hundred feet of them. One witness had a camera with a telephoto lens and attempted to take a picture, but his film jammed.
Source: John Keel, The Mothman Prophecies

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