Police officer Herbert Schirmer talks about being taken onboard a UFO, Nebraska, December 3, 1967
Analysis Summary
Herbert Schirmer
Contact Experience Triad
The Encounter
The person in this account was a police officer on duty at around 2:30 AM. He was checking gas stations and making radio contact when he saw flashing lights on the highway. As he got closer, he realized it was a metallic, football-shaped craft with red lights. He felt a pull and was moved toward the craft. Two beings approached him, one touched his neck with an object, and he was taken aboard the spacecraft. Inside, he saw various instruments and learned about the craft's operation. After the encounter, he felt drained and confused. He reported the incident but faced ridicule and skepticism from others. He later underwent hypnosis, which revealed more details about the experience.
Program Intelligence Analysis
The transcript details a firsthand account of a police officer's encounter with a UFO in 1967, including descriptions of the craft and beings. The officer experienced a time lapse and later faced ridicule and intimidation from peers and the community.
The craft operated on electrical reversible magnetism.
Herb Sherman
“I saw a UFO at the junction 6 and 63; believe it or not about 6:30 that morning a fellow officer came in and I explained to him what happened to me.”
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I saw a UFO at junction 6 and 63.
The craft operated on electrical reversible magnetism.
I was taken aboard a spacecraft and communicated with beings.
I experienced a time lapse of approximately 30 minutes.
Encounter Context
Factual Detailsjunction 6 and 63
Wahoo, Nebraska, united_states
investigated by the United States Air Force, found a 25-minute time lapse in log
Encounter Research Breakdown
Phenomenological AnalysisThe witness provides a detailed account of a UAP encounter, including specific descriptions of the craft and beings, as well as personal experiences and emotional responses. However, the account lacks corroboration from other witnesses or physical evidence, which limits its evidential strength.
The experiencer noticed flashing lights while driving, initially mistaking them for a truck. As they approached, the lights began to rise and reveal a metallic craft.
“I seen some flashing lights in front of me first appeared to me to be a truck”
The experiencer encountered beings that communicated with them and led them into the craft, where they observed various technologies and received information.
“He said are you the watchman of this town”
After the encounter, the experiencer returned to their patrol car and experienced confusion and physical discomfort, leading to a sense of disbelief about the events.
“I said wow what the hell happened”
Receiving incomprehensible information from the beings
Flashing lights, a metallic craft, and various instruments inside the craft
Feeling of pressure and pain when touched by the entity
Communication from the beings and sounds from the craft
Feeling of floating or being pulled
Feeling of paralysis and inability to move
Radio malfunction during and after the encounter
Appearance: human-like form, appeared to have hands
Message: The beings communicated about their purpose and led the experiencer through the craft.
“he said come with me watchman”
Five Observables (3/5)
The craft was metallic, shaped like a football, with flashing lights and a red-orange glow underneath. It hovered and exhibited rapid movement.
The encounter involved direct communication with humanoid entities and a detailed exploration of a technologically advanced craft, leading to significant emotional and psychological effects.
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Herbert Schirmer
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