IUFOPRA Information Network Newsletter - 1996 11-12

Magazine Overview

This special edition of the IUFOPRA Information Network Newsletter, Issue V111, dated November/December 1996, focuses on UFO sightings, cattle mutilations, and alleged crash incidents. The newsletter presents information compiled from various sources, including UFO Magazine and researcher contributions.

Incident at Indian Point: By Vicki Cooper

The article details a series of events at the Indian Point nuclear reactor complex in Buchanan, New York, during the summer of 1984. It highlights the concern that UFOs could compromise reactor security. The report is based on disclosures from unnamed sources. Two UFO appearances are mentioned: one on June 14, involving a brief flyover witnessed by security policemen, and a more significant incident on July 24. On July 24, a UFO, described as an "ice cream cone" or "boomerang," hovered for approximately ten minutes about 300 feet above Reactor #3, the only active reactor at the time. This event caused a significant stir among security personnel. Philip Imbrogno, a principal UFO researcher on the case, admits that many aspects remain confusing and undisclosed, and his investigation has become "stagnant."

Imbrogno suggests that a military aspect may have been involved, viewing the incident as an "intolerable security breach." While the New York Power Authority (NYPA) states that Indian Point has no direct military customers, Imbrogno's sources indicate that several military installations in and around Duchess County receive power from Indian Point and may be satellite receiving stations or involved in other military operations. The NYPA, through officials like Carl Patrick, reportedly attempted to dissuade Imbrogno from writing about the event, fearing the release of information vital to plant security. Imbrogno believes he was harassed by other agencies using the NYPA and was subjected to repetitive phone calls and an IRS audit. Imbrogno's research for the book "Night Siege" was based on information from approximately 70 UFO witnesses among Indian Point personnel, including security, secretarial, and janitorial staff.

Regarding documentation, Imbrogno was informed that documents pertaining to the sighting were held at the reactor complex and protected under national security regulations, making them inaccessible through the Freedom of Information Act. Carl Patrick of the NYPA denies the existence of such documentation and dismisses the sightings as light aircraft. Imbrogno alleges that a security shake-up occurred the day after the incident, with various agencies, including the NRC and military personnel, present. He also claims that a crack in the reactor's casing was discovered shortly after the UFO infringement, though the public was not informed until a year later. Imbrogno's sources suggest that power loss, security system drops, and erratic reactor controls occurred, possibly caused by the UFO. The NYPA refutes any implication that the sightings affected Reactor #3. Imbrogno also mentions that sophisticated tracking equipment was installed, and armed security forces may have attempted to fire on the craft, an allegation also denied by the NYPA. He cites anonymous sources who claim helicopters with rocket launchers were deployed.

Cliff Spieler, vice president at the NYPA, dismisses the UFO reports as nonsense, linking Hudson Valley sightings to small planes from Duchess County. Officials from Indian Point reportedly warned Imbrogno that he could either cooperate or face consequences due to the national security implications of the incident. Imbrogno considers the most tenable explanation to be an extraterrestrial craft, questioning the government's ability to be so bold with such a craft. He recounts a story of a security guard who drew his gun on the UFO before ducking.

INFO: HARVEST - ANIMAL MUTILATION UPDATE. By Linda Moulton Howe.

This section reports on a significant number of cattle mutilations in southern Idaho during 1989, described by Bear Lake County Sheriff Brent Bunn as unprecedented since the 1970s. Over half of the incidents occurred in the remote valley of Nounan. The mutilations are characterized by bloodless and precise cuts, with soft tissues like the nose, lips, and tongue removed from the head, and nipples removed from the udder. Dr. Charles Merrell examined a Hereford cow, noting the precise removal of reproductive organs and teats. Eyewitness accounts of large, glowing disks or "silent helicopters" over pastures where dead animals were found have been reported since 1967. The section also mentions encounters with light green creatures and beings in silver suits involved in mutilations.

Mystery Crash in Roscommon? (Newsletter Supplement)

This section details an investigation into an alleged crash landing of a helicopter or light aircraft in the Curlieu Mountains, Ireland, in May 1996. Unconfirmed reports of "dead Alien bodies" being found at the scene prompted an extensive investigation by IUFOPRA. The incident is unusual because American FBI agents were present, which is typically only the case if an American craft is involved and the US government requests an investigation. The Irish Army was called to investigate the crash site but was met by American agents who ordered them to leave. Irish Army officials reportedly gave sworn statements that the event occurred and that there were large scorch marks on the ground. A witness, identified as "R," claims to have seen strange wreckage and "even stranger looking bodies" and has become distressed. He agreed to meet an IUFOPRA investigator under strict conditions of anonymity. "R" described the object as not a conventional plane or helicopter, but something strange and unlike anything he had seen before. He heard a low-sounding hum followed by a bang like an explosion. He found a "crumpled up piece of wreckage" with brown scorch marks and saw four small, non-human bodies in the wreckage. He was then approached by two men in suits, identified as FBI agents, who questioned him aggressively and warned him to keep quiet. He did not report the incident to local authorities due to fear and the belief they wouldn't believe him.

The investigation faced difficulties in validating "R's" account, as he failed to make further contact. Local reports suggest soldiers from a nearby Army base were dispatched, but it's unclear if they were from Finner Camp. The local police in Roscommon are believed to know something but are not disclosing it. Letters from the Superintendent's Office at Boyle Garda Station and a member of An Garda in Boyle Garda Station both state that the report of a helicopter crash was investigated and found to be false, with no substance. IUFOPRA questions why, if it was a hoax, there was no media coverage of it being a hoax, unlike a reported hoax by the Irish Lifeboat Services. They also question the FBI's involvement and the sworn statements by Irish Army officials. IUFOPRA is continuing its investigation into the questions surrounding the incident, including the whereabouts of the wreckage and alleged alien bodies.

SPECIAL PLEA:

The newsletter concludes with a special plea from IUFOPRA's Chief/Director, expressing concern about recent cattle mutilation reports from the South East, South, and South Western areas of Ireland, and requesting members in the Wexford and Waterford areas to provide any relevant reports.

December Sky - 1996

A star chart for December 1996 is included, showing constellations and celestial objects visible in the night sky, with specific details on local and UTC time, location, and sidereal time.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO sightings, particularly those with potential national security implications (Indian Point), unexplained animal mutilations (cattle), and alleged crash retrieval incidents involving potential extraterrestrial involvement (Roscommon). The editorial stance appears to be one of investigative journalism, seeking to uncover information that may be withheld by authorities, and presenting evidence and witness accounts, even if uncorroborated. There is a clear skepticism towards official explanations and a belief that significant events are often covered up due to concerns about publicity or national security. The newsletter actively encourages reader participation and reporting of related phenomena.