Five decades of UFO landings: eyewitnesses and researchers share their experiences

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Eyes On Cinema
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January 14, 2025
63.9K views
Tier 1 โ€” First Person EncounterInterview with Experiencer
Experiencer: Lonnie Zamora, Gary Wilcox, Harold Butcher, Steven Palaski, George Obarski, Steven Mahalik

Analysis Summary

Program Intel Profile
documentaryTopic: otherIntel Value: 8/10

Lonnie Zamora

Contact Experience Triad

Hynek: CE3

Gary Wilcox

Contact Experience Triad

Hynek: CE3

Harold Butcher

Contact Experience Triad

Hynek: CE1

Steven Palaski

Contact Experience Triad

Hynek: CE3

George Obarski

Contact Experience Triad

Hynek: CE3

Steven Mahalik

Contact Experience Triad

Hynek: CE3

The Encounter

The account describes various UAP encounters studied by a researcher. One notable case involved a farmer in France who saw a small egg-shaped object and two small humanoid creatures. He approached the object but became paralyzed for 20 minutes while the creatures spoke in a strange language before leaving. Another case involved Lonnie Zamora, a police officer in New Mexico, who witnessed a white UFO and saw two figures in white coveralls. He experienced a loud boom and heat before the craft took off, leaving behind physical evidence. The encounters led to ongoing investigations and media attention, impacting the witnesses' lives and perceptions of UAPs.

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Program Intelligence Analysis

Executive Summary

The video discusses various UAP encounters, highlighting firsthand accounts from witnesses who experienced close encounters with non-human entities. It emphasizes the lack of satisfactory explanations from government agencies regarding these incidents, suggesting a potential coverup.

Primary Revelation

Multiple credible witnesses reported encounters with UFOs and non-human entities, with significant physical evidence left behind.

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Maurice M
witnessneutral

โ€œI was paralyzed; they started speaking to each other in some strange language.โ€

L
Lonnie Zamora
witnesspro disclosure
Sakuro Police Department
โœฆ Police officerโœฆ No personal gain from the story

โ€œI saw a white object sitting between two bushes.โ€

G
Gary Wilcox
witnesspro disclosure

โ€œThey said they were from Mars.โ€

T
Ted Phillips
investigatorpro disclosure
MUFON

โ€œThe physical trace landing cases give us the most direct approach to resolving the UFO problem.โ€

R
Richard Hall
investigatorpro disclosure
NICAP

โ€œThe incident at Cherry Creek was labeled as a true unknown.โ€

non human intelligencespecific
+1 Corroborators

A farmer in France experienced paralysis and saw two small humanoid creatures communicating before they entered a craft that left traces in the field.

Source: Unnamed individual
non human intelligencespecific
+1 Corroborators

Lonnie Zamora, a police officer, witnessed a UFO landing in Socorro, New Mexico, and saw two figures emerge from it.

Source: Lonnie Zamora
coverupspecific
+1 Corroborators

The Air Force took 21 years to provide an explanation for the Socorro UFO incident, which was later deemed unsatisfactory.

Source: Unnamed individual
non human intelligencespecific

Gary Wilcox, a dairy farmer, reported a close encounter with beings from a UFO that claimed to be from Mars.

Source: Gary Wilcox
historical eventspecific
+1 Corroborators

Multiple witnesses reported seeing a UFO in Cherry Creek, New York, which was classified as a true unknown by the Air Force.

Source: Unnamed individual
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A police officer witnessed a UFO landing and saw two figures emerge from it in New Mexico.

Lonnie Zamora ยท First-Person

Encounter Context

Factual Details

near Socorro

Socorro, New Mexico, united_states

ruralopen ground
Connected Encounters (2)
Los Alamos National LaboratoryWhite Sands Missile Range
2 witnesses mentionedLon ZamoraGary Willcox
Reported to authorities
Connected Events
Socorro UFO Landing

Encounter Research Breakdown

Phenomenological Analysis
close encounterCE31 entity โ€” humanoid
Moderate Evidential StrengthScore: 17/21reported
โ—ŽDetail & Specificity
3/3
โ‰กCorroboration
2/3
โ†‘Physical Evidence
1/3
โ—‡Unpredictability
3/3
โ—‰Perceptual Clarity
3/3
โ—ทTimely Reporting
2/3
โ˜…Witness Credibility
3/3

The account discusses the Socorro case and includes details from credible witnesses, including a police officer, which adds to its strength. However, while there are some corroborative elements and physical evidence mentioned, the overall clarity and specificity of the details are moderate, leading to a moderate score.

initial sightingminutes

The experiencer first notices a glittering object in the distance while working on a farm and approaches it with curiosity.

โ€œI kept seeing this glittering thing it was about a mile awayโ€

close encounterminutes

The experiencer gets close to the object and interacts with two beings who communicate with him for about two hours.

โ€œI was touching the thing and talking to somebody I don't know who it wasโ€

Departureunknown

The beings leave after the encounter, and the experiencer reflects on the experience.

โ€œI was just getting ready to go and from underneath it someplace I don't know these two things or men or whatever they are cameโ€

visual
7/10

Saw a glittering object and later observed the craft and beings up close

tactile
6/10

Touched the surface of the craft

auditory
8/10

Heard the beings speaking clearly without accent

โ—‰
humanoid(few)
80%
DemeanorneutralCommunicationverbalInteractionconsensual contactHeight4_ft

Appearance: about 4 ft high, no specific features described

Message: They were collecting organic material and expressed concern about being seen.

โ€œThey said I shouldn't have seen them in the daytime like thatโ€

Size20 ft long, 16 ft wide, 4 ft deep
Coloraluminum colored, whitish
Luminositynot stated
Soundnot stated
Five Observables (0/5)
โœ— positive liftโœ— low observabilityโœ— hypersonic velocityโœ— trans medium travelโœ— instantaneous acceleration

The craft was egg-shaped, shiny, and made a low idling noise while hovering about 4 feet off the ground.

What makes this encounter unique

The experiencer had a prolonged interaction with the beings, lasting about two hours, which included detailed conversations about their origins and activities.

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3

A dairy farmer in New York encountered a UFO and spoke with two beings who claimed to be from Mars.

Gary Wilcox ยท First-Person

Encounter Context

Factual Details

Johnson Farm

Delos, Kansas, united_states

ruralfarmland
3 witnesses mentionedGary WilcoxRonnie Johnson
Reported to authorities

sheriff investigated but found no radioactivity

Connected Events
Johnson Farm UFO IncidentNovember 2, 1971

Encounter Research Breakdown

Phenomenological Analysis
close encounterCE3Duration: minutes1 entity โ€” humanoid
Moderate Evidential StrengthScore: 15/21first person
โ—ŽDetail & Specificity
2/3
โ‰กCorroboration
2/3
โ†‘Physical Evidence
1/3
โ—‡Unpredictability
3/3
โ—‰Perceptual Clarity
3/3
โ—ทTimely Reporting
2/3
โ˜…Witness Credibility
2/3

The account presents a detailed first-person narrative with some specific observations and descriptions of the UAP and its occupants. However, the witness's credibility is not strongly established, and while there are some corroborative elements mentioned, they are not robust enough to elevate the score significantly.

initial sightingseconds

The experiencer noticed their dog barking unusually and went to investigate, leading to the sighting of two beings.

โ€œI heard my dog barking and it didn't sound normal to me at first; I just ignored him but then I decided to go see what he was barking about.โ€

close encounter with beingsunknown

The experiencer observed two beings about 3 feet tall, dressed in uniforms similar to the craft, and heard a voice coming from one of them.

โ€œThey were pretty small I'd say about 3T tall; the Voice come from it from the front one someplace.โ€

craft departureseconds

The craft took off straight up, transforming into a ball of fire as it ascended.

โ€œIt went straight up about 150 ft straight up like that; well that's when it changed into a ball of fire.โ€

visualextraordinary
8/10

Saw two small beings and a craft that changed colors.

auditoryextraordinary
7/10

Heard a voice from one of the beings.

โ—‰
humanoid(few)
70%
DemeanorneutralCommunicationverbalInteractionobservationHeight3-4_ft

Appearance: uniformed beings, features not visible

โ€œThe Voice come from it from the front one someplace.โ€

Size10 ft in diameter
Colorbrilliantly glowing, red, green, blue
Luminosityself luminous
Soundsilent
Movementstraight up
Five Observables (3/5)
โœ“ positive liftโœ“ low observabilityโœ— hypersonic velocityโœ— trans medium travelโœ“ instantaneous acceleration

The craft was mushroom-shaped, brilliantly glowing, and changed colors before taking off.

What makes this encounter unique

The encounter involved a close observation of small humanoid beings and a craft that exhibited extraordinary movement and color changes.

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5

A teenager saw a gigantic object descend and experienced electromagnetic effects during the sighting.

Harold Butcher ยท First-Person

Encounter Context

Factual Details

darkened area near a tree

rural
3 witnesses mentionedTed PhillipsProfessor Ernest Gaiman
Reported to authorities

police investigated but found nothing

Connected Events
December 21st CaseDecember 21st
January 19th CaseJanuary 19th

Encounter Research Breakdown

Phenomenological Analysis
close encounterCE11 entity โ€” humanoid
Moderate Evidential StrengthScore: 14/21reported
โ—ŽDetail & Specificity
2/3
โ‰กCorroboration
2/3
โ†‘Physical Evidence
2/3
โ—‡Unpredictability
3/3
โ—‰Perceptual Clarity
2/3
โ—ทTimely Reporting
1/3
โ˜…Witness Credibility
2/3

The account presents multiple witness reports and some physical evidence, such as imprints and radioactivity readings, which lend moderate credibility. However, the details are often vague and lack precise corroboration, limiting the overall evidential strength.

initial sightingunknown

The experiencer observed a bright object in the sky, which was low and making a humming noise.

โ€œI seen this big orange ball in the sky and it wasn't no more than me 100 ft off the groundโ€

interaction with the objectunknown

The experiencer and others watched the object descend slowly and noticed its humming sound.

โ€œit was just coming down slow I was making like some kind of humming noiseโ€

after the encounterunknown

The experiencer described feelings of fear and confusion after the object disappeared.

โ€œthe entire group commented on the nauseating sulfur-like odor that was presentโ€

visual
7/10

bright orange ball in the sky

auditory
6/10

humming noise from the object

olfactoryextraordinary
8/10

nauseating sulfur-like odor

electromagneticextraordinary
9/10

telephone lines went dead

โ—‰
humanoid(few)
70%
DemeanormenacingCommunicationnoneInteractionobservation
Shapeunknown
Colororange
Luminositynot stated
Soundhumming
Movementhovering
Five Observables (1/5)
โœ“ positive liftโœ— low observabilityโœ— hypersonic velocityโœ— trans medium travelโœ— instantaneous acceleration

The experiencer observed a bright orange ball in the sky that descended slowly and emitted a humming noise.

What makes this encounter unique

The encounter involved multiple witnesses and significant physical evidence of environmental damage, including burnt vegetation and dead telephone lines.

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6

A farmer witnessed a UFO and encountered strange beings that he felt were not friendly.

Steven Palaski ยท First-Person

Encounter Context

Factual Details
1973-11-01Year: 1973

near a fence line in a rural area

rural
3 witnesses mentionedRickyNikkiJudy Fergus
Reported to authorities

deputy sheriff investigated but found nothing

Connected Events
UFO sighting by neighborhood boysNovember 1975

Encounter Research Breakdown

Phenomenological Analysis
close encounterCE31 entity โ€” humanoid
Moderate Evidential StrengthScore: 16/21first person
โ—ŽDetail & Specificity
2/3
โ‰กCorroboration
2/3
โ†‘Physical Evidence
2/3
โ—‡Unpredictability
3/3
โ—‰Perceptual Clarity
3/3
โ—ทTimely Reporting
2/3
โ˜…Witness Credibility
2/3

The account presents a detailed narrative of multiple UAP sightings with some corroborative elements, such as physical effects on the environment and the involvement of other witnesses. However, the credibility of the witnesses is not strongly established, and the specifics of the observations lack precise details that could enhance verifiability.

The analysis found no relevant content for this section.

visualextraordinary
8/10

Observed tall entities and a glowing object

auditoryextraordinary
7/10

Heard strange noises like a turbine and a child crying

electromagneticextraordinary
6/10

tv sets went blank

The analysis found no relevant content for this section.

Shapeunknown
Size12 ft in diameter
Luminositynot stated
Soundnot stated
Movementhovering
Five Observables (2/5)
โœ“ positive liftโœ“ low observabilityโœ— hypersonic velocityโœ— trans medium travelโœ— instantaneous acceleration

The experiencer observed a bright object making strange noises, which was later described as having markings in the snow.

What makes this encounter unique

The encounter involved multiple witnesses and resulted in physical evidence like burnt grass, contributing to its lasting mystery.

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7

A liquor store owner saw a UFO land and described small figures collecting soil samples.

George Obarski ยท First-Person

Encounter Context

Factual Details
1975-01-123:00 AMYear: 1975

local park in North Bergen

New York City, New Jersey, united_states

suburban
2 witnesses mentionedGeorge ObarskiFrank Obarski
Reported to authorities

Encounter Research Breakdown

Phenomenological Analysis
close encounterCE31 entity โ€” humanoid
Low Evidential StrengthScore: 12/21commentary
โ—ŽDetail & Specificity
2/3
โ‰กCorroboration
1/3
โ†‘Physical Evidence
1/3
โ—‡Unpredictability
2/3
โ—‰Perceptual Clarity
2/3
โ—ทTimely Reporting
2/3
โ˜…Witness Credibility
2/3

The transcript presents multiple anecdotal accounts of UAP sightings, but lacks specific details and corroboration. Witness credibility is low, and while there are some descriptions of physical effects and emotional responses, the overall clarity and specificity of the claims are insufficient for higher scoring.

initial sightingunknown

The experiencer observed a silver cigar-shaped object appear suddenly from behind the bushes.

โ€œthe silver cigar shaped object seemed to pop up from behind the bushesโ€

close encounterunknown

The experiencer described seeing small figures exit the craft and collect soil samples.

โ€œsmall figures who got out... each one carrying a kind of a squarish receptacleโ€

Aftermathunknown

The experiencer felt terrified and shaken after the encounter.

โ€œi was scared to deathโ€

visualextraordinary
7/10

Saw a cigar-shaped craft and small figures

auditory
5/10

Radio reception became distorted

proprioceptiveextraordinary
8/10

felt frozen in fear

electromagnetic
5/10

Radio distortion during the encounter

โ—‰
humanoid(few)
80%
DemeanorneutralCommunicationnoneInteractionobservation

Appearance: looked like kids in snowsuits

Shapecigar
Size30 ft across
Coloryellowy orange to red light on top
Luminositynot stated
Soundnot stated
Movementhovering
Five Observables (1/5)
โœ“ positive liftโœ— low observabilityโœ— hypersonic velocityโœ— trans medium travelโœ— instantaneous acceleration

The experiencer saw a cigar-shaped craft with a dome and glowing lights.

What makes this encounter unique

The encounter involved multiple witnesses and a detailed description of the craft and entities, highlighting a shared experience of fear.

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8

A geologist experienced burns after encountering a glowing UFO that landed near him.

Steven Mahalik ยท First-Person

Encounter Context

Factual Details
1994-09-1610:00 AMYear: 1994

schoolyard near Harari

Harari, zimbabwe

60 witnesses mentioned
Reported to authorities

Encounter Research Breakdown

Phenomenological Analysis
close encounterCE31 entity โ€” humanoid
Moderate Evidential StrengthScore: 15/21first person
โ—ŽDetail & Specificity
2/3
โ‰กCorroboration
2/3
โ†‘Physical Evidence
1/3
โ—‡Unpredictability
3/3
โ—‰Perceptual Clarity
3/3
โ—ทTimely Reporting
1/3
โ˜…Witness Credibility
3/3

The account presents multiple witnesses, including children and adults, which enhances credibility. Observations are detailed, including descriptions of the craft and beings, but lack precise verifiable details. The report includes some corroboration from other witnesses, but the physical effects and temporal precedence are not strongly established.

initial sightingminutes

The experiencer describes seeing two discs land in a grassy area, with children witnessing the event and expressing excitement.

โ€œI got up to it to want to touch it and it was well you could feel heat about a me away coming from it pretty warm or hotโ€

close encounterminutes

The experiencer approaches the craft and describes its smooth surface and the heat emanating from it, while observing the entities.

โ€œthis looked like come out of a mold or something like that all one smooth piece of metalโ€

interaction with entitiesunknown

The experiencer recounts children seeing alien beings and their reactions, indicating a form of communication or interaction.

โ€œthe younger children pointed to the in the field and to the and said to the older lookโ€

departure of craftunknown

The craft lifts off the ground after a brief observation, leaving the experiencer in awe.

โ€œit just gradually lifted lifted up and then went off towards the Pinesโ€

visualextraordinary
8/10

Observed two discs and alien beings

tactileextraordinary
7/10

felt heat from the craft

auditory
5/10

Heard background voices and sounds from the craft

โ—‰
humanoid(few)
70%
DemeanorneutralCommunicationnoneInteractionobservation

Appearance: Not described in detail, but had big eyes and one had long hair

Shapedisc
Colorsmooth metal
Luminositynot stated
Soundnot stated
Movementhovering, lifting
Five Observables (3/5)
โœ“ positive liftโœ“ low observabilityโœ— hypersonic velocityโœ— trans medium travelโœ“ instantaneous acceleration

Two discs were observed landing and lifting off, with a smooth metallic surface and no visible seams.

What makes this encounter unique

The encounter involved multiple witnesses, including children, who all reported similar experiences, highlighting the collective nature of the sighting.

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Analysis Summary

Program Intel Profile
documentaryTopic: otherIntel Value: 8/10
1

Maurice M

Retold Account

This is a retold account. Triad scoring requires direct experiencer testimony.

2

Lonnie Zamora

First-Person

Contact Experience Triad

Hynek: CE3
3

Gary Wilcox

First-Person

Contact Experience Triad

Hynek: CE3
4

Unnamed Witness 1

Retold Account

This is a retold account. Triad scoring requires direct experiencer testimony.

5

Harold Butcher

First-Person

Contact Experience Triad

Hynek: CE1
6

Steven Palaski

First-Person

Contact Experience Triad

Hynek: CE3
7

George Obarski

First-Person

Contact Experience Triad

Hynek: CE3
8

Steven Mahalik

First-Person

Contact Experience Triad

Hynek: CE3