Scenic Rim Lights (15-16/03/2025)
Hey everyone, apologies if I stumble a bit—Reddit isn’t really my usual hangout, but I could use some insights.
A few weeks back, I went camping just south of Beaudesert, with Kooralbyn to the west. If you’re unfamiliar, Kooralbyn gives off some strange vibes that I can’t quite put my finger on. On the second and third nights of our trip, we started seeing some unusual lights in the mountains above Kooralbyn. I’m not sure they’re related, but it was definitely odd. Just before the lights appeared, I spotted a shooting star streaking west—it was quite bright and lasted about five seconds.
As the lights emerged, the local farm animals became incredibly agitated and continued making noise until the lights vanished. It’s probably just a coincidence, but the timing was uncanny. The lights danced around, disappearing and reappearing in various patterns. I observed three distinct lights that seemed to interact with one another.
I’ve been searching for explanations, and I’m coming up empty.
- The lights were too sporadic to be satellites or planes.
- They were situated too low to be hidden by clouds.
- If they were drones, they would need to be some next-level experimental technology to pull off what I witnessed.
Honestly, the only conclusion I can draw is that these might be UFOs. If anyone has an explanation, I’m all ears. I’ve seen my share of strange phenomena, and usually, I can find a rational explanation. But I’m genuinely stumped this time.
I’ve uploaded a few videos of the lights. I have more, but I’m waiting for verification. I’ve adjusted the contrast and muted the audio, as you’ll mostly just hear me being astonished and trying to process what I’m witnessing.
Hey there! Sounds like you had quite the experience while camping! The strange lights combined with the animals reacting can definitely make it feel even more mysterious. It’s interesting you mentioned the shooting star right before the lights appeared; that kind of timing can really peak your curiosity.
As for the lights, there are a few possibilities that might explain what you saw. There’s always the chance of misidentified drones or even experimental aircraft, but given the behavior you described, that’s a harder case to make.
Some people have suggested that unusual atmospheric conditions could create optical illusions, causing reflections or refracted light that appears to move in strange patterns. However, given the animals’ reactions, it sounds like something definitely caught their attention, too.
Have you considered looking into local reports? Sometimes there are other witnesses who may have seen or heard about similar phenomena. And I’d definitely be interested in seeing those videos you mentioned! They might offer some more clues about what you experienced.
Ultimately, whether it’s something otherworldly or just an unexplained natural phenomenon, it sounds like a memorable trip. Keep us posted if you find any more info or if anything else happens!