USA Eyewitnesses Recall UFO ENCOUNTERS from 1973

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Weird World
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April 6, 2025
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Tier 1First Person EncounterInterview with Experiencer
Experiencer: Charles Hickson & Calvin Parker, Paul Brown, Donna & Dwayne Donathan, Gary Flatter, Rex Snow

Analysis Summary

Program Intel Profile
documentaryTopic: historical caseEra: 1970sIntel Value: 7/10

Charles Hickson & Calvin Parker

Contact Experience Triad

Paul Brown

Contact Experience Triad

Hynek: CE1

Donna & Dwayne Donathan

Contact Experience Triad

Hynek: CE1

Gary Flatter

Contact Experience Triad

Hynek: CE3

Rex Snow

Contact Experience Triad

The Encounter

The account discusses multiple UFO sightings in 1973, primarily in the United States. On October 11, Charles Hixon and Calvin Parker saw an oval-shaped craft while fishing in Mississippi. They were taken aboard and examined by robotic beings before being returned. On October 22, Donna and Dwayane Donathan encountered strange beings on a road in Indiana. They initially thought the beings were children but later realized they were not. Gary Flatter also saw similar beings that entertained him before flying away. Rex Snow in New Hampshire saw two silver-suited figures in his backyard, which frightened him and his dog. After these encounters, the individuals reported feelings of fear and trauma. The events led to increased public interest in UFOs, with many Americans believing in their existence.

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Program Intelligence Analysis

Executive Summary

The transcript discusses a series of UFO sightings and abduction reports from 1973, highlighting various encounters with strange beings and objects. It also references public belief in UFOs, as indicated by a Gallup poll at the end of that year.

Primary Revelation

Charles Hixon and Calvin Parker's abduction experience on October 11, 1973, involving a medical exam by beings from an oval-shaped craft.

C
Charles Hixon
witnesspro disclosure
Passed polygraph examination

There is no question in my mind that these two men had a very real, frightening experience.

C
Calvin Parker
witnesspro disclosure
P
Paul Brown
witnesspro disclosure
D
Donna Donathan
witnesspro disclosure
D
Dwayane Donathan
witnessneutral
G
Gary Flatter
witnesspro disclosure
R
Rex Snow
witnesspro disclosure
D
Dr. J. Allen Hynek
scientistpro disclosure
Northwestern University
Well-known astronomer and ufologist

There is no question in my mind that these two men had a very real, frightening experience.

historical eventspecific

In 1973, there was a significant wave of UFO sightings in America, including multiple incidents involving witnesses describing strange objects and beings.

Source: Unnamed narratorEvent: 1973-10-11 | Claimed: 2023-10-01
non human intelligencehighly specific
+2 Corroborators

Charles Hixon and Calvin Parker reported an abduction experience on October 11, 1973, involving a medical exam by beings from an oval-shaped craft.

Source: Unnamed narratorEvent: 1973-10-11 | Claimed: 2023-10-01
non human intelligencespecific

Witnesses reported seeing beings that appeared to be about 4 feet tall with unusual movements and features during various encounters in 1973.

Source: Unnamed narratorEvent: 1973-10-22 | Claimed: 2023-10-01
historical eventspecific

A Gallup poll at the end of 1973 indicated that 15 million Americans believed they had seen a UFO, and 51% believed UFOs were real.

Source: Unnamed narratorEvent: 1973-12-31 | Claimed: 2023-10-01
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Abduction by beings from an oval-shaped craft while fishing.

Charles Hickson & Calvin Parker · First-Person

Encounter Context

Factual Details
5 witnesses mentioned
Connected Events
August 30th UFO SightingsAugust 30, 1993
October 3rd IncidentOctober 3, 1993

Encounter Research Breakdown

Phenomenological Analysis
encounterUnknown Classification
Low Evidential StrengthScore: 12/21reported
Detail & Specificity
2/3
Corroboration
2/3
Physical Evidence
1/3
Unpredictability
2/3
Perceptual Clarity
2/3
Timely Reporting
1/3
Witness Credibility
2/3

The account references multiple witnesses and a specific date, but lacks detailed descriptions of the sightings and does not provide corroborating evidence. The credibility of the witnesses is not established, and there are no physical effects or clear reporting timelines.

The analysis found no relevant content for this section.

The analysis found no relevant content for this section.

The analysis found no relevant content for this section.

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2

Encounter with strange beings after seeing a bright light and a cone-shaped object.

Paul Brown · First-Person

Encounter Context

Factual Details

Tillo

Mississippi, united_states

Encounter Research Breakdown

Phenomenological Analysis
physical sightingCE1
Low Evidential StrengthScore: 10/21first person
Detail & Specificity
2/3
Corroboration
1/3
Physical Evidence
1/3
Unpredictability
2/3
Perceptual Clarity
2/3
Timely Reporting
1/3
Witness Credibility
1/3

The account provides a basic description of a UAP sighting but lacks details on the witness's credibility, corroboration, and physical effects. The observation is somewhat clear but remains vague in specifics and context.

The analysis found no relevant content for this section.

visual
7/10

saucer-shaped object with lights

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Shapedisc
Sizesize of two houses
Colorred, green, and yellow lights
Luminositynot stated
Soundnot stated
Movementhovering
Five Observables (0/5)
positive lift low observability hypersonic velocity trans medium travel instantaneous acceleration

The experiencer saw a saucer-shaped object with red, green, and yellow lights flying slowly over Tillo, Mississippi.

What makes this encounter unique

The encounter is unique due to the specific description of the saucer-shaped object and its colorful lights.

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3

Encounter with strange beings in the road that appeared child-like.

Donna & Dwayne Donathan · First-Person

Encounter Context

Factual Details
1973-10-11Year: 1973

west bank of the Pascagoula River

Pascagoula, Mississippi, united_states

ruralriver
2 witnesses mentionedCharles HixonCalvin Parker

Encounter Research Breakdown

Phenomenological Analysis
physical sightingCE1
Low Evidential StrengthScore: 12/21reported
Detail & Specificity
2/3
Corroboration
1/3
Physical Evidence
1/3
Unpredictability
2/3
Perceptual Clarity
2/3
Timely Reporting
2/3
Witness Credibility
2/3

The account provides some details about the sighting, including the date, location, and descriptions of the object. However, it lacks information on witness credibility, corroboration, and physical effects, resulting in a low evidential strength score.

The analysis found no relevant content for this section.

visualextraordinary
7/10

Saw an oval-shaped object with blue light

auditory
5/10

heard a worrying sound

The analysis found no relevant content for this section.

Size30 to 40 ft across
Colorblue light
Luminositynot stated
Soundnot stated
Five Observables (0/5)
positive lift low observability hypersonic velocity trans medium travel instantaneous acceleration

The experiencers observed an oval-shaped object emitting blue light while fishing.

What makes this encounter unique

This encounter is notable for its combination of auditory and visual stimuli leading to a significant emotional response.

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4

Encounter with silver-suited beings while observing animals crossing the road.

Gary Flatter · First-Person

Encounter Context

Factual Details
2 witnesses mentionedCharles HixonCalvin Parker
Reported to authorities

Encounter Research Breakdown

Phenomenological Analysis
close encounterCE32 entitiesrobotic
Moderate Evidential StrengthScore: 16/21first person
Detail & Specificity
2/3
Corroboration
1/3
Physical Evidence
2/3
Unpredictability
3/3
Perceptual Clarity
3/3
Timely Reporting
3/3
Witness Credibility
2/3

The account describes a detailed encounter with beings and a craft, but lacks corroboration and specific details about the witnesses' credibility. The report was made immediately after the experience, which adds to its strength.

The analysis found no relevant content for this section.

visualextraordinary
8/10

witnessed beings and craft

kinestheticextraordinary
7/10

feeling of paralysis

proprioceptiveextraordinary
9/10

paralyzed during the encounter

The analysis found no relevant content for this section.

Luminositynot stated
Soundnot stated
Five Observables (0/5)
positive lift low observability hypersonic velocity trans medium travel instantaneous acceleration

A craft was present from which beings emerged, but specific details about the craft's shape or behavior were not provided.

What makes this encounter unique

The encounter involved a medical examination by a robotic entity, which is a unique aspect of this experience.

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5

Encounter with silver-suited figures in his backyard, causing fear in him and his dog.

Rex Snow · First-Person

Encounter Context

Factual Details
3 witnesses mentionedCharles HixonDr. J. Allen Highneck
Reported to authorities

Encounter Research Breakdown

Phenomenological Analysis
encounterUnknown Classification
Low Evidential StrengthScore: 11/21reported
Detail & Specificity
1/3
Corroboration
1/3
Physical Evidence
1/3
Unpredictability
2/3
Perceptual Clarity
1/3
Timely Reporting
3/3
Witness Credibility
2/3

The account references an incident reported to authorities and mentions a polygraph examination, but lacks specific details about the encounter itself. The credibility of the witnesses is not established, and there is no corroboration from multiple sources or physical evidence.

The analysis found no relevant content for this section.

The analysis found no relevant content for this section.

The analysis found no relevant content for this section.

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Analysis Summary

Program Intel Profile
documentaryTopic: historical caseEra: 1970sIntel Value: 7/10
1

Charles Hickson & Calvin Parker

First-Person

Contact Experience Triad

2

Paul Brown

First-Person

Contact Experience Triad

Hynek: CE1
3

Donna & Dwayne Donathan

First-Person

Contact Experience Triad

Hynek: CE1
4

Gary Flatter

First-Person

Contact Experience Triad

Hynek: CE3
5

Rex Snow

First-Person

Contact Experience Triad