Emilcin, Poland 1978. A UFO and reported Encounter with Unidentified Beings

The Emilcin incident occurred on May 10, 1978, in the rural village of Emilcin in eastern Poland, which at the time was under the administration of the Polish People’s Republic. The case centers on a local farmer named Jan Wolski and is regarded as one of the most thoroughly documented unexplained encounter reports in the country.

According to Wolski’s account, he was traveling home during daylight hours in a horse drawn cart when he encountered two small humanoid figures standing on the road. He described them as approximately one meter in height with greenish faces, slanted eyes, and tight dark clothing. Wolski stated that the figures climbed onto his cart and communicated through gestures rather than spoken language.

Wolski reported that the figures directed him toward a nearby clearing close to his farmland. He stated that he did not feel threatened and that the figures appeared calm and purposeful. Upon reaching the clearing, he claimed to observe a white or metallic object hovering above the ground without visible means of support.

According to his testimony, Wolski was taken aboard the object, where he encountered additional similar beings. He described undergoing a brief examination involving instruments and procedures he could not identify. He reported that the experience caused no pain and that he remained conscious throughout. Afterward, he stated that he was returned to the ground and allowed to continue home.

Later investigations revealed that a local boy from Emilcin, who was a minor at the time of the event, later came forward with a separate account. The boy stated that he observed unusual activity in the same general area, including small figures and a strange object, around the time described by Wolski. While he did not witness the alleged onboard experience, his testimony was recorded independently and considered relevant by investigators.

Wolski reported the incident to neighbors and local authorities shortly after it occurred. His account was later documented by journalists and researchers associated with Polish UFO study groups. Interviewers noted that Wolski maintained a consistent account over many years and did not attempt to gain publicity or financial benefit from the story.

Multiple follow up investigations were conducted at the reported location. Researchers interviewed Wolski repeatedly and examined the area for physical traces. No confirmed physical evidence such as ground disturbances, recovered materials, or measurable anomalies was documented. No radar data or official military records connected to the incident have been released.

The incident occurred during a period of strict state control over information and media in Poland. The case received little attention in state controlled press at the time. While some researchers have suggested suppression, no verified evidence has emerged showing that the government actively concealed or investigated the incident beyond routine local reporting.

Medical and psychological evaluations conducted later did not identify physical injuries or conditions directly linked to the reported experience. Skeptical explanations have included misinterpretation of an unusual event, psychological factors, or memory reinforcement over time. None of these explanations have been conclusively proven.

In 2005, a monument was erected near Emilcin to acknowledge the reported incident. The monument does not claim verification of extraterrestrial contact but recognizes the event as part of the region’s cultural and historical record.

More than four decades later, the Emilcin case remains unresolved. No evidence has conclusively confirmed or disproven the account. The incident continues to be referenced in discussions of unexplained phenomena due to the consistency of the primary witness, the presence of an additional witness, and the historical context in which the report was made.