On the banks of the Pascagoula River, Charles Hickson and Calvin Parker reported a close encounter that night while fishing after work.

They described a bright, oval-shaped craft descending nearby and claimed to have been taken aboard by three humanoid figures with mechanical features.
Both men filed a report at the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department within hours.

Investigators recorded their private conversation afterward — unaware they were being taped.
The recording captured both men expressing fear and confusion, reinforcing the authenticity of their distress.

The case drew national attention, investigated by the U.S. Air Force, NICAP, and other civilian research groups.
No physical evidence was recovered, but the official sheriff’s report, tape recordings, and media documentation remain publicly accessible.