An unidentified flying object was caught on camera in Marsaxlokk and the image was posted on a website documenting such sightings.

The photo, claimed to have been shot by a police officer with his mobile phone, was taken on March 19 at 6pm.

The object, which appeared black and having an oval shape, was sighted in the vicinity of the Delimara power station chimney.

William Attard, who posted the photo on www.ufocasebook.com, said the officer who took the photograph wanted to remain anonymous.

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