Gargantuan UFO Speculation in the US: Online Sleuths Disprove the Mile-High Find
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Yo, folks! The internet's buzzing about a mind-bending photo that looks like it's from a sci-fi movie—a massive disc-shaped UFO, presumably 1,000 feet wide, suspiciously hovering over the American Southwest! This intriguing artifact was dropped by contrarian ex-military chap and UFO enthusiast, Luis "Lue" Elizondo. The gritty image has everyone talking, with some believing it's the real deal, and others arguing it's nothing more than a clever hoax.
The grainy photo, supposedly snapped in 2021 by a commercial airline pilot flying near the Four Corners landmark—the zone where New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, and Colorado meet—was claiming to measure around 600-1,000 feet in diameter and boasted a shimmering silver hue.
Elizondo, a familiar face at UFO disclosure events, shared the picture on X (formerly Twitter), remarking that numerous speakers from the Defense and Intelligence Communities affirmed that they hold a boatload of evidence supporting the existence of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs) [1][2].
"Civilian pilot snaps aerial anomaly near Four Corners! Estimated diameter, 600-1,000 ft — showered in silver hue. Check this stunning capture by @LueElizondo from our "Science, National Security & Innovation" panel! 🌀 More on UAPs to come!" the UAP Disclosure Fund tweeted alongside the photo [2].
However, as soon as the image went viral, internet sleuths jumped into motion. Their deductive reasoning pointed to the image being nothing more than a couple of crop circles, a common sight in arid climates [3][4].
"Ladies and gents, this is not a UAP. Misnaming known terrestrial phenomena builds distrust and undermines valid disclosure efforts. Let's fix this," wrote one particularly keen detective [4].
Others compared the image to a side-by-side Google Maps pic, stating that there was absolutely nothing "alien" about the footage shared by the ex-federal agent [3][4].
"Dudes, you ever flown in a plane before? Crop circles are insanely common. Wake up!" another user scoffed [3].
In light of these findings, Elizondo issued a statement, acknowledging his mistake but refusing to offer a heartfelt apology. He clarified that he had obtained the photo from a pilot prior to the forum [1].
"The purpose of sharing the image was to underline the importance of having a central reporting system for pilots to report potential UAP sightings. Whether a pilot witnesses a UAP, cloud, balloon, or tennis shoe, we need a reporting mechanism to make sense of the evidence," he explained [1].
While he admitted to being wrong about the photo, he maintained a stubborn refusal to apologize [1]. It's not the first time Elizondo has faced criticism for his extraterrestrial claims, with the Pentagon also disproving his assertions about life on other planets [5].
[1] https://www.newsweek.com/lue-elizondo-ufo-faker-twitter-1626520[2] https://www.politico.com/news/2025/05/01/ufo-photo-elizondo-four-corners-twiter-479774[3] https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiegcook/2025/05/01/the-four-corners-ufo-photo-is-actually-two-crop-circles-theorists-argue/[4] https://www.extremetech.com/culture/302622-four-corners-ufo-photo-really-two-crop-circles-scientists-say[5] https://www.rollcall.com/news/government/pentagon-debunks-elizondo-alien-claims
This controversial image has divided opinions, with some convinced it's a genuine extraterrestrial encounter, while others believe it could be an optical illusion, a crop circle, or even a clever digital fabrication. Regardless, the photo has put UFO sightings back in the public eye and ignited fresh discussions about their legitimacy and the need for increased reporting mechanisms.
- Despite the initial burst of excitement, the UFO picture shared by Lue Elizondo on social-media was later debunked as mere crop circles.
- The UAP Disclosure Fund's post containing the pic received a wave of critics questioning its authenticity, citing comparisons to Google Maps images and references to common crop circles.
- After scrutiny, Lue Elizondo acknowledged his mistake but refused to offer an apology, emphasizing the importance of a central reporting system for potential UAP sightings.
- The controversial Four Corners UFO pic has stirred debate within pop-culture and entertainment, with some still insisting it's a genuine extraterrestrial encounter, while others argue it's an optical illusion or digital fabrication.
