Almost a year ago, 'person unknown' apparently snapped a photo of a drone-like UFO buzzing the tiny California town of Capitola.

Enter: Media storm.

Exit: Photographer, but fast.

And the debate rages on -- Is it a hoax or authentic? Inquiring minds want to know.

Some skeptics maintain the image is digitally manipulated, but -- hold on -- a few long-time Capitolans say it looks similar to a strange aircraft they spied a few years back. Maybe it's just a coincidence, but you know what 'they' say about coincidences --

Now, private investigators have entered the fray, hot on the trail for answers ...

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