The Almost Forgotten 1972 John Bruinier UFO Encounter
- By
Marcus Lowth
- February 1, 2024
- 11 min read
- Expert Opinion
- Posted in
- UFOs, Close Encounters
In the middle of a cold night in the winter of 1972 in the Netherlands, one of the strangest and most thought-provoking UFO encounters unfolded on an otherwise quiet housing estate. Not only that, but the witness to these mind-blowing events would witness the apparent occupant of this seemingly otherworldly craft. The incident is almost forgotten about over half a century later, but for those who do remember it, it remains a case very much up for debate.
What makes the incident even more intriguing is that it unfolded in the approximate region of the Netherlands as several other UFO encounters of the 1970s, prompting us to question if it might be connected to these other incidents. And if that is the case, we have to ask ju...
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Marcus Lowth
Marcus Lowth is a writer with a love for UFOs, aliens, and the Ancient Astronaut Theory, to the paranormal, general conspiracies, and unsolved mysteries. He has been writing and researching with over 20 years of experience.
Marcus has been Editor-in-Chief for several years due to his excellent knowledge in these fields. Marcus also regularly appears as an expert on radio talk shows including Troubled Minds and Unexplained Radio discussing these topics.
You can contact Marcus via email.
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