selected ufo cases
Close Encounters of the 3rd Kind (CE3)
UFO with 'Michelin man' occupants seen by farmer on Réunion Island
July, 31, 1968 - Réunion Island (Indian Ocean), France
Mr. Luce Fontaine, age 31, a farmer on Reunion Island in the Indian Ocean, was picking some grass for his rabbits when he saw an object 5 meters in diameter, standing on a "glass foot" like a goblet. It was only 25 meters away. It was dark blue and through the window could be seen two small individuals, only 3 feet tall, dressed from head to foot in bulky coveralls, something like the Michelin "tire man." There was a brilliant flash of light and a few seconds later nothing was to be seen. View full report
Source: Excerpt from FSR, Jan/Feb 1969 ID: 692
Case Type: StandardCase Features: Humanoid/Occupant, Landing, Physical Trace
Circular object with dome and two 'figures' inside
December, 8, 1967 - Idaho Falls, Idaho, United States
The object was circular in shape, "about as big as a car." She was able to see that it had a domed top. In the dome, which was transparent, she could make out the indistinct outlines of two figures. At its closest, the object was no more than 100 yards away, and from 50 to 100 feet above the ground. View full report
Source: NICAP (National Investigations Committee on Aerial Phenomenon), ID: 560
Case Type: StandardCase Features: Humanoid/Occupant, 'Dyad Scout Craft'
Small, domed UFO with two occupants seen inside
November, 2, 1967 - Ririe, Idaho, United States
Guy Tossie and Will Begay, two Indian youths, were driving south on Highway 26 just outside Ririe on November 2, 1967, when, about 9:30 p.m., there was a sudden blinding flash of light in front of their car, followed by the abrupt appearance of a small, domed UFO. The dome was transparent and in it were seen two small, strange-looking occupants. View full report
Source: NICAP (National Investigations Committee on Aerial Phenomenon), ID: 561
Case Type: StandardCase Features: Humanoid/Occupant, 'Dyad Scout Craft'
Two children encounter UFO and small humanoid beings in Cussac, France
August, 29, 1967 - Cussac, France
Two children saw a sphere-shaped UFO, 2 meters in diameter, and "four little devils" on the ground. One of the humanoid beings was bending over, apparently busy with something on the ground, and another held a mirror-like object. They were observed to levitate before quickly entering the UFO and flying away. The UFO was said to make a soft whistling sound and smelled of sulphur. View full report
Source: Joel Mesnard and Claude Pavy, excerpt from FSR, Sept/Oct 1968 ID: 705
Case Type: StandardCase Features: Humanoid/Occupant, Children, Landing, Animal Reaction, Smell/Odor
Valensole, France Landing (Maurice Masse Case)
July, 1, 1965 - Valensole, Basses Alpes, France
Farmer Maurice Masse was inspecting his field of lavender when he heard a whistling sound, then noticed an egg-shaped object with six thin legs and a central pedestal standing nearby. A classic close encounter case from France. At the same time, he also saw two "small boys," humanoid-looking beings less than four feet tall, dressed in grayish-green one-piece coveralls. View full report
Source: Michael Lindemann / Center For Extraordinary Explorations ID: 140
Case Type: MajorCase Features: Physical Trace, Physiological Effects, Humanoid/Occupant, Landing, Witness Photo
Socorro / Zamora UFO Incident
April, 24, 1964 - Socorro, New Mexico, United States
The experience of Lonnie Zamora on April 24, 1964 stands as one of the most profound ufo events in the modern history of the phenomena. Lonnie Zamora saw a highly unusual device of unknown origin, what can only be described as a "craft" of some kind, and he reported seeing what he believes were occupants. View full report
Source: Chris Lambright ID: 90
Case Type: MajorCase Features: Humanoid/Occupant, Physical Trace, Landing, Police, Witness Photo, Witness Sketch
UFO with three beings hovers over boat dock at Minnesota cabin (Lake Movil)
August, 1962 - Lake Movil, Minnesota, United States
Marilyn Chenarides and Mrs. Mildred Anderson were vacationing at their cabin on Lake Movil in northern Minnesota when they saw a red glowing object which was hovering over the boat dock 50 feet from the cabin. In two of the windows of the object, the women could see the silhouettes of three man-shaped beings. After a few minutes of observation, Mrs. Anderson switched off the lights in the cabin, whereupon the lights on the object immediately went out. View full report
Source: APRO Bulletin, Vol. 21 No. 2 (Sept./Oct. 1972) ID: 458
Case Type: StandardCase Features: Humanoid/Occupant, Interaction/Reaction, Portholes/Windows
Florentine tailor taken aboard UFO and given message
April, 10, 1962 - San Casciano, Italy
Florentine tailor Mario Zuccala, who was walking home through a wood, watched as an object like an inverted bowl passed overhead and came close to the ground. From its underside came a cylinder, which opened up, and two beings emerged. They took hold of the witness gently under his armpits and led him into the empty interior of the object. The only part Zuccala could remember was a message that they would return to give him a message for humanity. View full report
Source: Peter Rogerson, Magonia 50, September 1994 ID: 757
Case Type: StandardCase Features: Humanoid/Occupant, Contact
