Were There Other Witnesses Nearby?

The 1973 Pascagoula UFO Abduction Case with Philip Mantle

Philip Mantle delves into one of the most compelling alien abduction stories in modern history—the 1973 Pascagoula incident. He offers eye-witness testimony, investigatory details, and the broader significance of this enigma.

Philip Mantle is a respected UFO researcher and author with a deep background in Investigative UFO studies. In this episode, he discusses his books—including Pascagoula 1973, Pascagoula: The Hypnosis Tapes, Beyond Reasonable Doubt: The Pascagoula Alien Abduction (co-authored with Dr. Irina Scott) & Pascagoula Uncovered: Witnesses, Files, and Audio Tapes—which offer comprehensive analyses of key UFO cases, including the Pascagoula abduction. He is also the founder of Flying Disk Press, which publishes a wide range of UFO/abduction titles, including works by other researchers.

[00:00:00] – Introduction
[00:05:12] – Philip Mantle: Background & Books (guest context)
[00:10:45] – Setting the Scene: Pascagoula, 1973
[00:17:30] – Eyewitness Account: What Really Happened
[00:25:10] – Investigation: Evidence & Eyewitness Testimony
[00:33:00] – Skepticism & Alternative Explanations
[00:40:55] – Paranormal & Ufology Context
[00:48:20] – Philip Mantle’s Research & Publications
[00:55:50] – Where Does This Lead Us?
[01:03:30] – Conclusion & Reflections

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(Recorded on TBA **** 00, 2025)

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