Vansant, VA: Witness claims person abducted by being from flying saucer
A witness in Vansant, Virginia, reported seeing a flying disc land near a local store in April 2006. According to the account, a gray humanoid figure emerged and allegedly abducted a man by carrying him aboard the craft. The investigating researcher concluded the incident was likely a hoax due to the witness's evasive responses and lack of corroborating evidence.
Background
On April 28, 2006, at approximately 4:25 PM EDT, an unidentified witness reported an extraordinary encounter in Vansant, Virginia, a small community in the extreme northwestern part of the state near the Kentucky and West Virginia borders. The individual claimed to have observed a flying disc hovering at low altitude above a local Food City store before landing on the ground nearby.
According to the report submitted to investigators, a grayish humanoid figure exited the craft and allegedly seized a man by the neck. The entity reportedly carried the victim back into the disc, after which the door closed and the object departed rapidly. The witness stated they were unable to photograph the incident but provided a drawing depicting the saucer and being.
The case was examined by a UFO investigator who expressed strong skepticism regarding the account's authenticity. The researcher noted that the witness failed to exhibit defensive behavior when questioned, which contradicted typical patterns observed in truthful reporters. Furthermore, the witness did not respond to follow-up inquiries regarding landing traces, personal background, or occupation. Due to the absence of physical evidence, additional witnesses, and the evasive nature of the responses, the investigator classified the incident as a probable hoax, though a slight possibility of authenticity was not entirely dismissed.