The Hopkinsville Goblins
A famous UFO and alien encounter in 1955 involving small, goblin-like creatures.
- Region
- Hopkinsville
- Country
- USA
- Category
- UFO
- Date
- 21 August 1955
- Continent
- North America
The report
The Hopkinsville Goblins encounter is one of the most well-known alien sightings in the United States. In 1955, a family in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, reported seeing small, goblin-like creatures outside their home. The creatures were described as having glowing eyes, long arms, and metallic skin. The family claimed they were attacked by the creatures and shot at them, though no physical evidence was found. This case is often considered one of the earliest examples of 'close encounters' in UFO lore.
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