SUBJECT: Alleged "battle" between a disc-shaped ship and a small creature on the ground in the southeastern quadrant of the United States on Sunday, 14JL96, at 0400 hrs. (local).
DISCLAIMER: The National UFO Reporting Center strives to avoid releasing either data or reports for which it does not have strong supporting evidence. For the following case description, we have received only one report. However, the source is an experienced UFO investigator, who occupies a position of considerable responsibility in that field of research, so we have elected to post the following announcement and public request for any information that individuals might be able to provide. Moreover, since the alleged incident has been covered by a television news report, we feel that there may be a solid basis for the report. Also, wounds on both animals and at least one human, which occurred incidental to the alleged event, apparently have been examined by medical personnel and reported to be seemingly unusual.
REPORT: At 0830 hrs. (PDT) on Friday, 19JL96, the Center received a report regarding an apparent "battle" that was reported to have occurred between a large, hovering craft, and at least one, or more, small creature on the ground. The incident is reported to have taken place in a semi-rural area in the southeastern quadrant of the United States at approximately 0400 hrs. on Sunday, 14JL96. The exact location of the reported event will be reported at a later time, if facts can be confirmed, and after an investigation has been conducted by local UFO investigators.
During the incident, witnesses observed multiple "laser-like" beams being projected down toward the ground, apparently being beamed toward a small, strange looking, green, "stick-like" creature located on the ground. The creature was estimated to be approximately 12-18 inches in height, although it had some type of extendable "periscope-like" appendage that allowed it to increase its height to approximately 5 feet. In addition, the creature was reported to be able to effect dramatic change of its shape and appearance, apparently at will.
The creature has been seen on the ground at least once since the original incident occurred, and at least one other report suggests it has been seen beside a roadway. In addition, it is reported to have left strange footprints in soft earth.
At least two humans were witness to the event, and one of them incurred a "burn" on the arm where one of the laser-like beams of light passed across the skin. Also, at least two pet dogs were witness to the incident, and they incurred multiple puncture-like wounds, which exhibit complex, symmetrical patterns. The dogs have exhibited marked lassitude and "personality change" following the incident.
REQUEST: If anyone has any additional, first-hand information regarding this incident, please contact the National UFO Reporting Center either via e-mail, or over our telephone hotline--(206) 722-3000.
NOTE: ALL THE INFORMATION WE HAVE IS EMBODIED IN THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. HENCE, PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THE CENTER SEEKING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. MORE INFORMATION MAY BE AVAILABLE SOMETIME NEXT WEEK AFTER A SECOND GROUP OF INVESTIGATORS HAVE PURSUED THE CASE.