The Physical Evidence

* A WORD OF CAUTION *

AIC does not present these photos as conclusive evidence for 'alien abduction'. In fact, we will not indulge in arguement over the probative weight that this type of evidence may or may not carry. Recently, many have begun putting forward strictly "psychological" explanations for our abduction experiences. This material, (the physical marks and scars that are left behind in the wake of abduction experiences) must be analysed, considered, and explained before a 'purely psychological explanation' can be taken further. Again, IMHO this "physical evidence" as well as ground trace evidence must be a -considered part- of any overall explanation for our experiences.

We welcome and encourage anyone from the health care professions, especially physicians who may visit this site, to offer their 'professional opinions' (anonymously if need be) as to the nature of these unusual marks and scars. We have already recieved many e-mails from startled physicians, radiologists and GP's. Their letters have been consistent in regard to their opinions about the highly unusual nature of the "scoop marks" in particular. Your professional opinions are always most welcome and will be anonymously added to our database. We will respect and protect your privacy and anonymity. Feel free to contact AIC anytime.

We present this material as it has been presented to us, ... the unusual marks and scars that experiencers are reporting appear on their bodies literally overnight.

-Personal Note-

Myself, and my family bear identical marks to -some- of those you will see here. More than a few of these have appeared "overnight". It was a startling and frightening discovery experience for us. No-one expects to wake up in the morning and find blood, or bruises, marks, indentaions, pin pricks, and scars that weren't there the night before!

-THE PHOTOS-

What I cannot show you here are the severe nose bleeds, terror, confusion, and self doubt that are also the sequelae of these abduction episodes. This page is not for squeamish visitors, if you are easily -grossed out- click 'Back' in your browser window and move on to another section of the website.

John Velez, Webmaster, IF-AIC

'Scoop Marks'

These scars/marks are almost ubiquitous among abductees. The overall appearance is of a small rounded or slightly oval crater or pit . They range in size from 1/16" across to 1/4" or larger. It is almost as if someone had taken a very tiny "mellon baller" and removed a small amount of subcutaneous tissue.

NOTE: -None- of the individuals pictured here have ever had a "punch biopsy," (which is what I'm told by physicians these marks resemble.) Physicians, please take note that these "biopsy" scars appear over perfectly healthy tissue! The "biopsy" in each case was not performed by any "earthly" doctor in order to diagnose suspect or diseased tissue.

All informed comments/opinions from the medical community are welcome.

Unusual bruises such as these are worthy of note primarily because they are so severe and the fact that they are associated with an abduction event. The dramatic severity of some of the wounds is really disturbing. Men and women alike report awakening with these (or similar) bruises on their arms, torsos, and thighs. The bruising can appear just about anywhere on the body. It can always be argued that these injurys were probably 'self inflicted' during the night. We present them here because -these marks- are reportedly associated with a UFO abduction.