Description

The Socorro UFO Incident, one of the most compelling and well-documented UFO sightings, occurred on April 24, 1964, in Socorro, New Mexico. Lonnie Zamora, a local police officer, reported witnessing an unidentified flying object while investigating a loud roaring sound in the desert. Upon arriving at the scene, Zamora observed an oval-shaped craft with a metallic, white surface and strange red markings. Near the object, he saw two humanoid figures, approximately child-sized, dressed in white overalls. As Zamora approached, the craft emitted a loud noise, lifted off the ground using flame-like propulsion, and quickly disappeared into the sky. The incident left behind physical evidence, including scorched vegetation and indentations in the ground, supporting Zamora's account.

The Socorro sighting gained significant attention from the media, the public, and government agencies, including the U.S. Air Force's Project Blue Book, which investigated UFO phenomena during that era. Despite extensive inquiries, no conclusive explanation was found, and the case remains unsolved to this day. Skeptics have suggested hoaxes or misidentifications, while proponents of extraterrestrial theories point to the physical traces and Zamora's credibility as a witness. The Socorro UFO Incident is often cited as one of the most credible UFO cases due to the detailed testimony, corroborating evidence, and lack of definitive debunking.

Engraver: Alex Vorodeyev