Devils Den UFO Incident
| Incident Name: | Devils Den UFO Incident |
|---|---|
| Incident Date: | June, 1977 |
| Location: | Devils Den State Park |
| State/Provence: | MO |
| Country : | USA |
| Shape : | Triangle |
Devils Den UFO
Overview
The "Devils Den UFO" incident refers to a 1977 event where Terry Lovelace and a friend reported seeing a large, triangular UFO while camping at Devil's Den State Park in Arkansas. The encounter led to a suspected abduction, missing time, injuries, and subsequent government investigation, though Lovelace initially kept the story secret for decades. He later detailed the experience in his book Incident at Devil's Den and has since shared his story publicly, noting a connection to other abduction accounts. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7]
The Incident
- What happened: While on a camping trip in June 1977, Lovelace and his friend Toby saw a massive, silent, triangular craft descend into a meadow above them. [1, 2, 3]
- The craft: The object was described as having three points of light that grew further apart as it climbed, and the area within the triangle appeared "deep black". It was estimated to be the size of a five-story office building. [1, 5]
- The aftermath: Both men experienced an abduction, suffered from burns and dehydration, and were hospitalized. Lovelace also noted a sense of calm and sedation during the encounter. [1, 2, 5]
Key Aspects
The aftermath and disclosure
- Government investigation: After the incident, Lovelace was interrogated by Air Force special agents from the Office of Special Investigations (OSI) who demanded his film and searched his home and car. [5]
- Years of silence: The experience was so traumatic that Lovelace kept it a secret for 40 years, fearing professional repercussions. [6, 7]
- Trigger for disclosure: A routine X-ray in 2012 revealed a mysterious object inside his leg, which brought the repressed memories of the abduction flooding back. [4, 5]
- Public sharing: He decided to disclose his story in 2017 through his book, Incident at Devil's Den, to share the truth about his lifelong encounters with what he believes are extraterrestrials. He has since been a speaker at various UFO conferences and has received thousands of emails from people with similar experiences. [7]
[1] https://www.amazon.com/Incident-Devils-story-Terry-Lovelace/dp/0692072012
[2] https://www.amazon.com/Alien-Implants-Devils-Den-Encounter-ebook/dp/B0DJ6SNTHP
[3] https://astonishinglegends.com/al-podcasts/al-podcasts/2021/11/28/ep-222-devils-den-the-reckoning-part-1
[4] https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33395103/
[5] https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/38965741-incident-at-devils-den-a-true-story-by-terry-lovelace-esq
[6] https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/sep/12/what-i-saw-that-night-was-real-is-it-time-to-take-aliens-more-seriously-
[7] https://www.nwaonline.com/news/2020/apr/05/one-man-s-ufo-story-author-discusses-li/
Devils Den UFO Incident
In the summer of 1977, [[Terry Lovelace]], a young Air Force medic stationed at Whiteman Air Force Base, and his friend, referred to as "Toby," went on a camping trip to Devils Den State Park in Arkansas They had planned the trip to photograph eagles and wildlife, choosing a remote high plateau for their campsite As evening approached, they observed three bright lights arranged in a perfect triangle formation in the western sky The lights rotated as if on an axis, ascended, and grew larger and brighter, eventually forming a massive, black triangular craft that hovered directly over their campsite, blocking out entire fields of stars
The craft, described as being five stories high and roughly the size of a five-story office building, descended to about thirty feet above the meadow A brilliant, intense light beam, described as being like a high-power searchlight, descended from the center of the triangle and bathed the campsite, followed by a laser-like beam that scanned the area and struck both men Lovelace reported a sensation of floating upward and being transported to a sterile, clinical environment where he encountered non-human entities described as being approximately four feet tall with large heads, enormous black eyes, and pale grayish skin These beings communicated telepathically and reportedly conducted medical procedures, including inserting a long, thin instrument into his nasal cavity and showing interest in his lower extremities
After regaining consciousness the following morning, both Lovelace and Toby experienced severe physical symptoms, including sunburn-like radiation burns despite being in the dark, extreme thirst, dehydration, nausea, and temporary hair loss They felt physically ill and immediately packed up and left the area, driven by a sense of dread Their experience was later corroborated by physical evidence: in 2012, an MRI revealed a perfectly equilateral, triangular-shaped object approximately 6mm on each side embedded deep in Lovelace’s thigh, which medical professionals stated appeared manufactured rather than organic In 2016, a chest X-ray revealed a grid-like pattern of unexplained scars on his lungs, and symmetrical, drill-like scars on both tibia bones, which he had never undergone surgery to explain
Lovelace, who later became a prosecutor and assistant attorney general, kept the experience secret for over 40 years due to fear of professional repercussions and stigma The 2012 discovery of the object in his leg prompted him to undergo hypnotic regression therapy, which helped recover traumatic memories, and ultimately led to the publication of his book, "Incident at Devils Den," in 2018 His account has been featured in media outlets such as The Guardian and the Travel Channel, and he has spoken at numerous UFO conferences and universities, including Yale University The incident remains a significant case in UFO research due to its detailed testimony, the presence of physical evidence, and the credibility of the witness
Whiteman Air Force Base, Kansas City, MO
