Alien Abductions – Being Taken by Extraterrestrials

Perhaps the most common account of alien encounters involves claims of abduction. During an alleged abduction, the victim is kidnapped from his or her surroundings by an extraterrestrial creature. Abductees report a variety of experiences during their encounter. In many cases, this involves medical procedures and experimentation. However, all are ultimately returned to their original location.

One of the first alien abductions to be highly popularized was the case of Betty and Barney Hill. The Hills, who lived in New Hampshire, reported being abducted in September 1963. The couple is said to have observed a UFO while driving home from vacation. After being allegedly abducted, the couple was examined by the aliens, who conducted medical tests. Then, the two were able to continue their drive home. However, both reported strange after-effects, including damage to clothing and extreme fatigue. The Hills underwent hypnotic sessions to recall as many details as possible, and their story was repeatedly published for years to come.

Most alien abductions include the same types of events. Humans are usually taken on board a spacecraft to be tested for some medical purpose. The abductees may also communicate with the aliens and receive a tour of the vessel. However, most details of an abduction are forgotten by the victim when they return to Earth. There is also a reported loss of time, which cannot be explained. Hypnosis is often used to bring out additional details of an encounter. This has met with varying levels of success and been the subject of some criticism due to a hypnotist’s ability to influence memory. In a few cases, physical scars or implants have been discovered in abduction victims.

Several distinct types of aliens have been reported in encounters. Perhaps the most common are creatures defined as “Greys.” Greys are said to be shorter than the average human with large heads and no hair. As their name suggests, their skin appears grey in color. In some cases, people report seeing human-Grey hybrids during abductions. Greys have been reported since the early twentieth century, and these aliens were the focus of the Hills’ abduction.

In Europe, many encounters are associated with “Nordic” aliens. They are said to resemble the image of tall, Aryan humans with light hair and skin. Nordic aliens are generally seen as benevolent. In a few cases, both Nordic and Grey aliens were said to occupy the same vehicle. Thus, some believe that Nordic aliens are actually manifestations of human-Grey hybrids, as noted above. Others claim these Nordics are holograms created by Greys to calm abductees.

There exists little, if any, empirical evidence to support claims of alien encounters. Therefore, many people remain unconvinced that reports of such incidents are true. However, for those who report an encounter, the experience is very real. Thus, numerous believers continue to support the idea that extraterrestrial life exists and has repeatedly made contact with humans.