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Blenheim Encounter

A farmer in Blenheim, New Zealand claimed to have observed a landed UFO with two men in silvery suits standing nearby. The beings appeared to be examining the craft. When noticed, they re-entered the object and it departed. One of New Zealand's most detailed close encounter reports.

1959
Blenheim, New Zealand
1+ witnesses

A New Zealand farmer reported beings in silver suits.

The Witness

1959:

  • Local farmer
  • Blenheim area
  • South Island
  • Rural property
  • Clear observation

The Craft

What he saw:

  • Landed object
  • Metallic appearance
  • On his property
  • Still on ground
  • Door or opening visible

The Beings

Who was present:

  • Two humanoid figures
  • Silver suits
  • Near the craft
  • Examining it
  • Human-like appearance

The Departure

What happened:

  • Beings noticed witness
  • Re-entered craft
  • Object took off
  • Rapid departure
  • No trace left

The Investigation

Aftermath:

  • Report filed
  • Local interest
  • Investigation attempted
  • No physical evidence
  • Story consistent

New Zealand Context

UFO activity:

  • Multiple NZ cases
  • 1909 airship wave
  • 1978 Kaikoura
  • Pattern of sightings
  • Rural locations common

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