Woodrow Derenberger talks about his 1966 UFO sighting & encounter with a humanoid named Indrid Cold
Analysis Summary
Woodrow Derenberger
Contact Experience Triad
The Encounter
Mr. Dernberger is a salesman from Mineral Wells, West Virginia. On November 2, 1966, around 7:25 PM, he was driving on Interstate 77 when he noticed an unidentified flying object following a car that passed him. The object stopped in front of his truck, blocking the road. A man exited the craft and approached him. The man, who called himself 'Cold,' communicated with Mr. Dernberger through telepathy, reassuring him that he meant no harm. They discussed the city of Parkersburg and other topics. After the encounter, the man returned to the craft, which then ascended into the sky. Mr. Dernberger felt frightened during the experience but later expressed a belief in the existence of UAPs and a desire to understand more about the encounter.
Program Intelligence Analysis
The transcript details an interview with Mr. Dernberger, who recounts a close encounter with an unidentified flying object and its occupant in 1966. He describes the entity's telepathic communication and human-like appearance, as well as the object's characteristics.
Mr. Dernberger experienced a telepathic encounter with an alien being who identified itself as 'Cold'.
Mr. Dernberger
“I believe it was an alien some kind of an aircraft or spacecraft or something.”
Ronald Mains
Mr. Dernberger encountered an unidentified flying object on November 2, 1966, near Parkersburg, West Virginia.
The object was approximately 30 to 35 feet long and hovered 8 to 10 inches off the ground.
Mr. Dernberger communicated with the entity telepathically, without spoken words.
The entity identified itself as 'Cold' and reassured Mr. Dernberger that it meant no harm.
The entity appeared human-like, with a tan complexion and dark brown hair.
The entity stated, 'We will see you again' before departing.
Encounter Context
Factual Detailsinterstate highway 77 near the interchange of route number 47
Parkersburg, West Virginia, united_states
Encounter Research Breakdown
Phenomenological AnalysisThe account presents a detailed narrative from Mr. Dernberger, who describes a close encounter with an unidentified flying object and an interaction with an alleged extraterrestrial being. While the witness is named and provides specific details about the encounter, the lack of corroboration and the extraordinary nature of the claims limit the overall evidential strength.
Mr. Dernberger experiences a close encounter with a UAP while driving, leading to a direct interaction with an entity.
“there was a car past me overtaking me from behind and following closely behind this car was this unidentified flying object”
The entity communicates with Mr. Dernberger telepathically, reassuring him and asking questions about his location.
“he said we mean you no harm we wish you only happiness”
The entity departs after stating they will see Mr. Dernberger again.
“he said mr dernberger we will see you again”
Mr. Dernberger experienced telepathic communication, understanding the entity's thoughts without spoken words.
Mr. Dernberger observed the entity and the craft clearly during the encounter.
Appearance: normal human appearance, good tan, dark brown hair, dressed in a shiny metallic outfit
Message: The entity reassured Mr. Dernberger and asked questions about his location.
“we wish you no harm we wish you only happiness”
Five Observables (1/5)
The craft hovered approximately 8-10 inches off the ground, blocking the road and allowing the entity to exit.
The encounter involved direct telepathic communication with a humanoid entity, which is a rare aspect of UAP experiences.
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Woodrow Derenberger
Interview