Contactees

Contactees include those have been abducted. As Whitley Streiber relates in Communion: A True Story, they may have experienced unmitigated fear, panic, dread, pain and life-altering consequences, as is often the case, yet they come to appreciate the relationship ultimately and speak of the extraterrestrial contact as beneficial, even tutorial.

Others may have established a clear channel with high signal-to-noise receptivity and clarity; in these cases the information relayed is only as good as the source for the contact, which in no case ever seems to be omniscient. Marshall Vian Summers speaks candidly about what is required for maximum receptivity; he distinguishes between spirit/angelic contact and contact from beings in the physical, but off-planet, realm.

The quandary for contactees

"The Intervention is very secretive and very clandestine. Only those who have been directly impacted by it or who have been contacted directly are aware of its presence, and they are subject to considerable persuasion and manipulation, as we have described."

Whom they seek and why

"They seek contact, but only with certain individuals. They have the power to make this contact, and they have the power of persuasion. Not all whom they contact will be persuaded, but many will be. The promise of greater power, greater technology and world domination will intrigue and incite many individuals. And it is these individuals with whom the visitors will seek to establish a liaison. There are very few people in the governments of the world who are being so affected, but their numbers are growing."

"Here there is an attempt to contact those individuals who are considered sensitive, receptive and naturally given to be cooperative. Many people will be selected, but a few will be chosen based upon these particular qualities."

"The visitors will tell all whom they contact that they are here for the good, and they will assure those that they have captured that they need not fear. And with those who seem particularly receptive, they will attempt to establish alliances—a shared sense of purpose, even a shared sense of identity and family, of heritage and destiny."

A catalog of possible outcomes for unwitting or unco-operative contactees

Physical Effects

Temporary paralysis or immobility during the encounter.

Sensation of heat or cold without an apparent external source.

Physical marks on the body, such as scars, burns, or unexplained injuries.

Unexplained illnesses or radiation-like symptoms following the encounter.

When close to a craft or near in air or on ground you may feel a burning sensation in soft tissue of legs and arms

Psychological Effects

Memory loss or time gaps, where individuals cannot account for periods of time.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) symptoms, including anxiety, insomnia, and flashbacks.

Change in perception or consciousness, including a sense of altered reality or heightened awareness.

Neurological and Sensory Effects

Visual or auditory hallucinations during the encounter.

Unexplained sounds or voices, sometimes perceived telepathically.

Sudden development of neurological disorders or changes in sensory perceptions.

Sleep paralysis or night terrors

Long-Term Changes

Personality changes, such as becoming more withdrawn or, conversely, more open and expansive.

Newfound abilities or interests, especially in science, philosophy, or environmentalism.

Spiritual or philosophical revelations and changes in worldview.

Electromagnetic Effects

Interference with electronic devices, such as car engines stopping, lights flickering, or electronic devices malfunctioning during the encounter.

Human interference after an encounter/witness surveillance that may take place

Visits by Men in Black

These are perhaps the most iconic figures in UFO conspiracy theories. Witnesses report being visited by individuals dressed in black suits who advise or threaten them not to discuss their sightings. These men are often described as having unusual appearances and behaviors, which adds to the mystery and fear surrounding their visits.

Warning and Intimidation: Witnesses often describe their interactions with these individuals as eerie and intimidating, with a strong emphasis on preventing them from sharing details of their encounters.

Black Helicopters:

Surveillance: After reporting a UFO sighting, some witnesses claim that black, unmarked helicopters fly over their homes or the location of the sighting. These helicopters are often described as part of a covert monitoring effort.

Intimidation: The presence of these helicopters is also interpreted by some as a tactic to intimidate or warn witnesses.

Communication Interference:

Phone Tapping and Interruptions: Witnesses sometimes report strange disruptions in their telecommunication devices, including phone tapping, weird noises on the line, and unusual interruptions during phone calls.

Emails and Social Media Monitoring: There are also accounts of electronic communications being monitored or interfered with after a sighting.

Discrediting Campaigns:

Spreading Disinformation: Efforts to discredit witnesses by spreading false information, ridiculing them, or questioning their mental stability are also reported. This can involve anonymous tips to media, misleading statements to the press, or even encouraging skepticism in local communities.

Physical Surveillance:

Unmarked Vehicles: Reports of being followed by unmarked cars or seeing such vehicles parked near their homes are common among some witnesses.

Mysterious Strangers: Witnesses may also report being approached by strangers who seem excessively interested in their experiences or who seem to be subtly warning them to remain silent.

A few cases of contactees

Alex Collier

Carlos Díaz (with photographic evidence)

Miriam Delicado

Steven Greer

Phillip Krapf

Sheldan Nidle

Marcia Schafer

Jim Sparks

Whitley Strieber

George van Tassel

See Also

Abductees

Contact

Experiencers

Further study

• Extraordinary: The Seeding (2019)