Did Brazilian influencer Mayk Leão really capture a UFO over his rural farm in Campo Largo? Here's what we know

In a shocking incident that has captured widespread attention online, 31-year-old Brazilian digital influencer Mayk Leao claims that his life has been turned upside down after he recorded the mysterious lights hovering over his rural property a few days back. The viral video quickly sparked speculations about a possible UFO sighting, but the story took an even stranger turn when Leao alleged that unidentified people in black vehicles began appearing near his farm, because of which he 'fears his life'. As concerns, rumours and scepticism continue to swirl across social media, many are now questioning what really happened, and, as per some, he is making some extraordinary claims. Let's find out more about Mayk Leao.


According to Mayk Leao, the incident began when he noticed an unusual behaviour among the nearly 280 animals living on his rural property, many of which had been rescued through an animal welfare NGO he supports, reports Mixvale.

Concerned, he went outside to investigate and found a section of the property's electric fence down. Soon after, he heard what he described as a series of metallic clicking sounds and loud noises unlike anything he had experienced before.

Leao said that he began recording the sounds and later spotted mysterious lights hovering above the treeline near a mountain range. He also used the maximum zoom on his iPhone 15, he captured the footage of flashing lights he claims remained visible for roughly 20 to 40 minutes before moving in the direction of his house. Then its just disappeared.


The story quickly gained attention online, largely because Leao had never previously been associated with UFO-related content. Known for sharing videos about rural life and animal rescue, he saw his social media following surge from around 46000 to more than 950000 in just a matter of days.

Days later, Mayk Leao posted the clip; he shared another footage of himself in a mental breakdown condition, claiming that his life changed dramatically after he filmed what he believes was a UFO near his rural property.

According to the influencer, an unfamiliar black vehicle with heavily tinted windows began appearing near his home. Leao has since shared the emotional videos online, saying the incidents have left him fearful for his safety and increasingly concerned about who may be watching him.

As soon as the couple of videos surfaced on social media, it quickly sparked a debate. One user wrote on X, "TF!! Are these things even real?!! Sometimes I don't know what to believe on these socials!!

While one asked, "Who tf is Mayk Leão?" "Someone famous in his neighbourhood?"

"This is ridiculous. Spotting a UFO is nothing to any government. Now when you actually have an encounter with the beings inside the UFO, that’s when they’ll start coming around. Stop this fearmongering."


"Look at this shit; if that UFO shows up in the middle of the Penha Complex, there wouldn't be any drama, but it goes and shows up to the Freddie Mercury of Paraná, and then it's all this little drama," one added.

"And with all his fear, he thought a video for the public might be the best idea? 😂😂😂"

While one joke, "At least he’s handling it well."

"Not buying this; it gives me the vibes of that guy that has aliens manifest in his living room, but it’s always the same angle," and more.

However, IndiaTimes cannot confirm on the viral claims by Mayk Leao as the story is completely based on the social media buzz.

Who is Mayk Leao?

Mayk Leao is a 31-year-old Brazilian content creator and nursing technician who gained international attention in June 2026 after sharing a video of mysterious lights that he alleged were linked to a UFO sighting.

Prior to his sudden rise in popularity, Leão led a relatively low-profile life in the rural outskirts of Campo Largo, which is located in the metropolitan area of Curitiba in Paraná, Brazil. Through his Instagram account, he regularly documented everyday life on his small farm, where he cared for around 280 rescued animals.