The Falcon Lake Incident

On May 20, 1967, Stefan Michalak was prospecting near Falcon Lake, Manitoba, when he encountered two disc-shaped objects. One landed nearby, and when Michalak approached and touched it, he was burned by a blast of hot gas. The case left physical evidence and medical documentation.

The Encounter

Michalak, an industrial mechanic and amateur geologist, was searching for silver deposits when he noticed two cigar-shaped objects descending from the sky. One landed approximately 160 feet away.

After watching for about thirty minutes, Michalak approached. The craft was disc-shaped, about thirty-five feet in diameter, with a grid-like exhaust vent. He heard voices from within and assumed it was an American experimental aircraft.

The Injury

When Michalak touched the craft, it rotated and a blast of hot gas from the exhaust vent struck his chest. His shirt caught fire. The craft then rose and flew away, leaving Michalak with grid-pattern burns on his chest.

Medical Evidence

Doctors documented Michalak’s injuries: first-degree burns in a grid pattern matching his description of the exhaust vent. He suffered nausea, headaches, and weight loss for weeks afterward.

The landing site showed evidence of burning and higher-than-normal radiation readings.

Investigation

The case was investigated by Canadian authorities, the RCMP, and the U.S. Air Force. Despite extensive investigation, no conventional explanation was found.

Assessment

The Falcon Lake incident is unique for its combination of a credible witness, documented physical injuries, and landing site evidence. It remains Canada’s most famous UFO case.