Loxton, South Africa: Danie van Graan Encounters Humanoids, Physical Evidence Found
At 7:30 a.m. farmer Danie van Graan inspects his sheep herd and finds a silver oval-shaped object resting on legs. Through a large window he sees four pale, thin beings (~5 ft tall) with light colored hair, slanted eyes, sharp pointed chins, white coveralls with hoods. Three examine a device, one stands near a flashing panel. A 'tick' sound alerts them to van Graan; a beam of light hits his face, causing nose bleeding and vomiting. Object departs with humming sound. Cynthia Hind (MUFON South Africa) investigates: finds 30-foot circle with four marks, deposit of carbon thaumasite (water-retaining substance not native to area). Nothing grows in affected area afterward.
Background
1. On July 31, 1975, farmer Danie van Graan in Loxton, South Africa, encountered a silver, oval-shaped object with occupants. He observed humanoid beings inside the object before it departed. This event is notable due to the close proximity of the witness and the description of the beings.
The Incident At 7:30 a.m. on July 31, 1975, Danie van Graan went to inspect his sheep herd near Loxton, South Africa. He discovered a silver, oval-shaped object resting on legs in the field. Van Graan approached to within 15 feet of the object.
Through a large window, he observed four beings inside. The beings were described as thin, pale, and approximately five feet tall. They had light-colored hair, slanted eyes, and sharp, pointed chins, and wore white coveralls with hoods. Three of the beings appeared to be examining a device, while the fourth stood near a panel of flashing lights. Van Graan heard a "tick" sound.