Extraterrestrial Vampires in the Amazon Date: 17th July 1977 Location: Barra da Corda, Brazil Barra do Corda is a municipality located in the state of Maranhão in the Northeast region of Brazil. Joao Batista Souza, owner of the Nova Melia Ranch was strolling on his property in the early morning when he saw a “ball of fire” flying along about 200 meters from him. Terrified, he hid behind a mound, and watched the glowing sphere land. As it landed, its brightness abated, and he could now see tha...