Lonnie Zamora incident

The Lonnie Zamora incident, also known as the Socorro case, refers to an alleged UFO sighting that occurred on April 24, 1964, in Socorro, New Mexico, USA. It involved a New Mexico State Police officer named Lonnie Zamora, who reported observing an unidentified flying object and two human-like figures near a remote desert area.

Lonnie Zamora claimed to have witnessed an oval-shaped, white object with blue markings landing in an arroyo (a small wash) near his location. He reported seeing two individuals standing near the object, wearing white coveralls. As he approached the scene, the object took off, emitting a loud roaring sound with a flame and smoke.

Yes, several pieces of physical evidence were discovered at the site of the Lonnie Zamora incident. These included ground traces, burned brush, and indentations in the ground consistent with a heavy object resting on legs. Additionally, Zamora's patrol car showed signs of damage, such as charring and melting of the paint, which was attributed to the object's fiery departure.

Yes, the Lonnie Zamora incident was thoroughly investigated by various local and federal authorities, including the New Mexico State Police, the U.S. Air Force, and the FBI. However, despite extensive efforts, no conclusive explanation was ever reached regarding the nature or origin of the observed phenomenon.

Several theories have been proposed to explain the Lonnie Zamora incident. Some suggest it was a misidentified military or experimental vehicle, while others propose it was a hoax or a case of mass hallucination. Additionally, some believe it was an actual extraterrestrial spacecraft that visited Socorro. However, due to the lack of definitive evidence, the incident remains an unsolved mystery.