Falcon Lake Incident
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The Falcon Lake Incident occurred on May 20, 1967, when Stephen Michalak claimed that he encountered a UFO near Falcon Lake, Manitoba, Canada. He claimed to have been burned by the craft's exhaust vent, which was covered by an ovular grid.
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[edit] Before The Incident
Michalak was a mechanic and amateur geologist. He would make several researches at that region. After some other researches found elements that could be associated with silver, he decided to move to the region on May 19, stopping at a motel to pass the night.
He left the motel at 5:30 am of the next day, and drove to a nearby park. At 9:00 am, he found some crystals near a small river. At 11:00, he had a break for lunch, and soon got back to work.
[edit] The Incident
An hour later, Michalak’s concentration was disturbed by a noise similar to geese’s grunts. When he looked up, he spotted two cigar-shaped objects, which were red and brilliant as fire. They were descending at 45 degrees, as calculated by the witness. He also noticed that, the more they approached the more oval they became.
One of the objects stopped on the air, while the other landed on a big rock 160 feet away from Michalak. After some moments, the object floating above Michalak changed its color to grey, and then flew directly west, disappearing through the clouds. The landed object also changed to grey, an then to a color similar to incandescent stainless steel.
From the inferior opening of the object, some violet light rays were emitted. As Michalek was using special glasses to examine the quartz, the rays didn’t affect him. The object had a sulphureous smell, and a humming noise.
Half an hour passed, and Michalak still was observing the spaceship. Suddenly, a door opened and he could see that the interior of the UFO was very illuminated. He approached some meters and heard some voices coming from inside the ship.
Believing that the object was an experimental American flying object, he tried to make a contact in English. As no answers were given, he tried other languages in vain. Nervous, he walked to the open door, and saw a panel and some lights inside the ship.
He did not see anybody, so he waited. Suddenly, the door closed. Despite the surprise, he discovered a colorful glass involving the UFO. It was very well-conserved, with no cracks. He attempted to touch it, but his glove simply melted.
Quietly, a metallic box full of holes got off the UFO. An explosion occurred, and some kind of gas was expelled in his direction. Immediately, his clothes started to burn. Desperately, Michalak tried to get rid of the fire, while the object flied to the same direction of the other one.
[edit] After The Encounter
Once the fire was extinguished, Michalak felt pain and sickness. He tried to go to the motel, but he stopped several times, feeling sick. Once he arrived at an hospital, he was taken care of.
Michalak's family physician, R.D. Otaway, reported that Michalak was confused and dazed, but rational. Otaway further reported hair loss, and a series of raised oval-shaped sores on Michalak's chest and abdomen, similar to a first-degree burn.
Health problems plagued Michalak for several months, including weight loss, swelling, and fainting spells. A Mayo Clinic psychiatrist stated Michalak was free of "significant mental or emotional illness."
Michalak died in 1999, age 83, and still with sequels of the incident.
[edit] Gallery
 Stephen Michalak with his sustained injuries. |
 Royal Canadian Mounted Police report on the incident. |
[edit] References
Michalak at Revista Vigília (Portuguese)
