Dallas, Texas: Viral video of squid-shaped ‘UFO’ sparks debate, ‘The government is…’ | Hindustan Times

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📝 Description

A viral video circulated in early August 2025 claiming a squid-shaped, green-glowing UAP was spotted over Dallas, Texas. The clip, originally posted by DramaAlert on X, sparked a wide online debate about authenticity, with commenters suggesting AI generation, drones, or fireworks; no official confirmation or independent verification has been published. By December 2025, mainstream outlets had not corroborated the sighting with authorities, and some outlets emphasized the lack of evidence and the unverified nature of the footage.

🔍 Circumstances

Video posted in early August 2025 (Aug 2–3) and widely shared on social media, notably by DramaAlert on X; sparked online discussion and media coverage; Hindustan Times noted no independent verification; no official statements or confirmations from government or aviation authorities found in available reports.

👤 Physical Description

Squid-shaped, glowing object with tentacle-like features; appears as a green-lit silhouette in the video, described as cephalopod-like and hovering in the night sky.

ℹ️ Additional Details

Speculation ranged from AI-generated imagery, drone malfunction, fireworks, to atmospheric phenomena (e.g., jellyfish/twilight effect). No additional angles, radar data, or official corroboration were publicly reported; outlets repeatedly indicated the incident could not be independently verified.

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