Antônio Vilas-Boas: The UFO Encounter that Shook Brazil

In 1957, Brazilian farmer Antônio Vilas-Boas claimed he was abducted by extraterrestrials while working his fields at night, igniting one of the first widely publicized alien abduction stories. He described a glowing, egg-shaped craft descending from the sky, forcing him to flee before being taken aboard. Though many skeptics believe his tale was a hoax, Vilas-Boas steadfastly maintained his shocking encounter with alien beings until his death, leaving a lasting mark on UFO lore.