Podcast UFO AudioBlog-A UFO Encounter in a Pickup Truck
Jan 25, 2025
In 1973, a lesser-known but gripping UFO encounter emerged, overshadowed by the famous Pascagoula incident. The story revolves around a Pensacola businessman who claimed a chilling abduction by six extraterrestrial beings. His narrative includes mind-reading experiences that align with other bizarre sightings. This intriguing discussion also delves into how the public and investigators largely overlooked this dramatic event, even as UFO reports surged that year.
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1973 UFO Encounters
- In 1973, Charles Hickson and Calvin Parker reported being taken aboard a UFO by creatures with crab-claw hands.
- A Pensacola businessman claimed a similar encounter, even more dramatic, involving his pickup truck.
Patterson's Encounter
- Clarence Ray Patterson reported his truck being pulled into a spaceship by creatures near Locksley, Alabama.
- He was allegedly examined for 30 minutes and released in Escambia County, subsequently reporting the incident to the police.
Documentation of Patterson's Case
- Patterson's encounter, while largely ignored, is documented in publications like "1973, Year of the Humanoids" and NICAP's chronology.
- This suggests some investigators considered his story credible despite its extreme nature.