The Kelly–Hopkinsville Encounter
An alleged close encounter with small, goblin-like creatures that occurred in 1955 near Kelly, Kentucky.
- Region
- Kentucky
- Country
- USA
- Category
- UFO
- Date
- 21 August 1955
- Continent
- North America
The report
On the night of August 21, 1955, the Sutton family in Kelly, Kentucky, reported a series of strange events, including glowing objects in the sky and small humanoid creatures approaching their farmhouse. The creatures, described as having large, glowing eyes and clawed hands, reportedly tried to enter the house. The incident is one of the most famous alien encounters in the United States.
Sources and further reading
Location
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