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Falcon Lake Incident Site

Falcon Lake, Manitoba

In May 1967 prospector Stefan Michalak said a landed craft burned his chest here. Parks Manitoba has run anniversary hikes to the site.

Directions

Map pin is approximate: it marks the nearest town or the general area.

The creature

Flying sauceraka Disc, Flying discThe classic disc-shaped UFO that launched the modern era of sightings.

Nearby

125 mi · Festival or event · St. Laurent, MBManipogo FestivalSt. Laurent on Lake Manitoba celebrates Manipogo, the humped lake monster named in 1960, with a winter festival.Usually first week of March. 2027 dates not announced yet193 mi · Festival or event · Remer, MNRemer Bigfoot DaysThe self-proclaimed Home of Bigfoot throws a two-day party with storytelling, Bigfoot Olympics, a 5K, a calling contest and BBQ.Usually mid July. 2027 dates not announced yet193 mi · Roadside attraction · Remer, MNRemer, "Home of Bigfoot"A Chippewa National Forest town that leaned into Bigfoot after a 2009 trail-camera video, with Bigfoot cutouts, casts and a statue at the gas station.Free370 mi · Festival or event · Elmwood, WIElmwood UFO DaysThe self-declared UFO Capital of Wisconsin has thrown this summer festival since 1978, with sighting bus tours, speakers, tractor pulls and an alien parade.Usually last full weekend of July. 2027 dates not announced yet

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