Country | Guatemala |
State or Province | Chimaltenango |
City | Las Piedras |
Date | Summer of 1967 |
Time | Afternoon |
Weather | Fair |
Duration | Approximately 15-20 seconds |
Solid Object | Yes |
Size | Size of a 1960s garbage can lid |
Shape | Disc-like |
Shape Details | Upper part slightly bulging in an arc, lower part completely flat |
Metallic/Shiny | Yes, little shine, as if made of lead |
Color | Metallic |
Glow/Halo | No |
Lights | No |
How Many Lights | None |
How Bright | Not Applicable |
Light Coloration | Not Applicable |
Sound | Silent |
Motion/Speed | Slow descent |
Number of Objects | 1 |
Coordination/Communication | Not Applicable |
Windows | None |
Occupants | Yes, one being |
Description | In the summer of 1967, during a family picnic, the witness, then 8 years old, along with two other children, encountered a silent, disc-like object resembling a 1960s garbage can lid, descending slowly in a forest clearing. The object, metallic with little shine and without any marks, lights, or landing gear, descended about 200 meters away. The children then saw a being wearing a black outfit with a hood that covered the sides and top of her head. The being was barely taller than the children, and the primary witness compared her eyes, which were very prominent, and triangular shaped face to those of “quiebrapalitos” (i.e., a praying mantis). The witness described the being, which they took to have been female, as appearing “disfigured looking to us, with a flat nose and no visible mouth. Her arms were covered by the same black suit and were very thin. I couldn’t distinguish her fingers because it seemed like she had both hands fisted.” The being also appeared to have dark hair that protruded from beneath a hood which covered her head, and was seen holding a dark cylindrical object resembling a flashlight. Because of the appearance of hair, the witness compared the being’s appearance to La Siguanaba, a female mythological character typical of Central American culture characterized by an ability to change her face and appearance. The observation lasted only 15-20 seconds, and the children left the vicinity out of fear, returning to the picnic area where their parents remained. |
Nearby Landmarks | Not Specified |
Latitude | 14.659 |
Longitude | -90.8245 |
Altitude | Approximately 15 meters at closest |
Propulsion | None |
Advanced Capabilities | Not Specified |
Visible Payload | None |
Radar | Not Specified |
Signatures | Not Specified |
Awareness | Yes (entity) |
Aggression | None |
Health Effects | Not Specified |
Physical/Environmental Effects | Not Specified |
Animal Disturbance | Not Specified |
Witness Feelings | Fear and shock |
Witness Assessment | The witness drew some comparisons between the appearance of the entity that accompanied the UAP with the famous visage on the cover of the book “Communion” by Whitley Strieber. |
Additional Info | Decades after this encounter, the witness attempted to share details of this story with family members, who received it with skepticism. Now the witness will only share the account with those who appear open to discussion of UAP, citing the stigmas that prevent open discussion of such topics. |
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