Falls City, NE: Winged Demonic Human Encounter
In Fall 1956, a man in Falls City, Nebraska, encountered a tall winged humanoid with a demonic face that hovered nearby, causing paralysis. The traumatic event lingered for over two decades until reported to investigators.
Background
Sighting and Encounter
In the autumn of 1956, a man in Falls City, Nebraska observed a winged being with a demonic face. It approached from about three blocks away, stood some 2.5 metres tall, and hovered roughly fifteen feet above the ground. As it passed over him, the witness felt a numbing paralysis.
Aftermath and Report
The event stayed with the man for 23 years, until he related it to an investigator. No further witnesses or physical evidence were mentioned, though the detailed account conveys the psychological effect on him.
Sources and Significance
Mentioned in Eberhart (p. 408), citing the Journal of the Fortean Research Center (1986) and Clark (III 778, IV 859). This CE3-type event links cryptozoology with UAP phenomena and is among the early reports of winged entities in the USA.