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Aliens from a UFO
At their home at Hopkinsville, Kentucky, the Sutton family are besieged by alien creatures who are not hurt even when shot at
21-22 August 1955
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1955 Alien Aliens Besieged Creatures Hurt Kentucky Shot Sutton Ufos Visitation
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August 1955: A Family's Encounter with Extraterrestrial Beings in Hopkinsville, Kentucky In the quiet town of Hopkinsville, Kentucky, the Sutton family's peaceful summer evening was disrupted on the night of August 21, 1955. As darkness fell, they reported an extraordinary event that would leave an indelible mark on UFO folklore. The family, including Elmer Sutton, his wife, and their seven children, were outside their home when they noticed an unusual object hovering in the sky. Describing it as a "silvery, dome-shaped craft," the family watched in awe as it landed in a nearby soybean field. Soon after, the unimaginable happened. Alien creatures, described as being around three to five feet tall, with large, black eyes, and thin, gray, wrinkled skin, emerged from the craft. They moved with a jerky, robotic gait, and emitted a high-pitched, metallic sound. The family, understandably frightened, tried to defend themselves. Elmer, armed with a shotgun, fired several shots at the creatures, but to their astonishment, they were not harmed. Instead, the aliens retaliated by firing what appeared to be beams of light at the family. Despite the lack of injury, the family was left shaken and traumatized by the encounter. The creatures reportedly communicated with the family through a series of clicks and beeps, and even attempted to abduct one of the children. The incident gained widespread media attention, with newspapers across the country reporting on the "Hopkinsville Gobblin' Incident" or "Hopkinsville UFO Landing." The family's account was investigated by local and federal authorities, but no definitive evidence was found. This photograph, taken from the Mary Evans Picture Library, is a poignant reminder of the Sutton family's encounter with the unknown, and the enduring fascination with UFOs and extraterrestrial life.
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