Reconstruction of the 'Elder' entities reported in the 1952 Evergreen, Colorado CE-IV case.
THINK ABOUTIT ABDUCTION REPORT
Date: July 7 1952
Sighting Time: 2200
Day/Night: Night
Location: Evergreen, Colorado
Urban or Rural: Rural
Hynek Classification: CE-IV (Close Encounter IV) Abduction of the witness or other direct contact
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No. of Object(s): 3+
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Number of Witnesses: 1
Special Features: small humanoid with large eyes, encountered taller beings, with large hairless heads and larger eyes, and humanoid-type man
Source: NUFORC
Summary/Description: The witness, who was only eight years old at the time, vividly recalls a life-altering encounter on the night of July 7, 1952, in the rural woods of Evergreen, Colorado. The incident began when she spotted a mysterious craft resting on the forest floor. In a classic “missing time” scenario common to CE-IV cases, she remembers standing directly beneath the massive structure but has no conscious recollection of the physical transition into the vessel.
Once inside, the young witness felt an unnatural sense of calm, which she attributed to the presence of a small humanoid with large, piercing eyes who remained by her side. This companion seemed to act as a guardian, dampening her fear as she was moved through various compartments of the ship. In one room, she observed complex panel boards and a ceiling that emitted rhythmic, pulsating lights. Most disturbingly, she witnessed a one-year-old baby and another young girl lying on tables, both partially obscured by clear, amber ring-like objects.
The encounter deepened as she was led to a separate area to meet beings she dubbed the “Elders.” These taller humanoids possessed large, hairless heads and expansive eyes that conveyed a profound sense of intelligence and awareness. Amidst these non-human entities, she also encountered a “humanoid-type man” whose presence was so striking she claimed she would never forget him, though his specific features remained elusive in her memory. This NUFORC report remains a significant piece of Colorado UFO history, highlighting the complex, multi-entity nature of early 1950s abductions.
The 1952 Evergreen, Colorado abduction stands as a compelling chapter in early UFO history, primarily due to the witness’s age and the high level of detail provided decades later. This case is particularly notable for its description of a multi-tiered hierarchy of humanoid entities—ranging from the small, protective guardians to the intellectually imposing “Elders”—suggesting a complex social or operational structure within the craft.
Furthermore, the inclusion of a “humanoid-type man” amidst these non-human beings mirrors other famous abduction cases where human-looking observers appear to supervise or assist in the proceedings. As NUFORC and other researchers continue to archive these 1952 sightings, the Evergreen incident remains a pivotal reference point for understanding the CE-IV experience. It challenges our understanding of extraterrestrial contact, moving beyond simple sightings into the profound and often disturbing realm of physical and psychological interaction.
