Antonio Vilas Boas Abduction
On October 16, 1957, Brazilian farmer Antonio Vilas Boas claimed he was abducted by a UFO while plowing fields at night. He reported being taken aboard a craft and subjected to medical examinations by humanoid beings before having a sexual encounter with a female alien. Examined by Dr. Olavo Fontes, who found physical evidence supporting trauma, the case became a landmark in abduction research.
The Antonio Vilas Boas case was one of the first detailed UFO abduction accounts ever reported and remains one of the most controversial. Years before the Betty and Barney Hill case brought abductions to public attention, this young Brazilian farmer described being taken aboard a craft and having a bizarre intimate encounter with an alien being. Medical examination revealed physical evidence consistent with his claims.
October 16, 1957
Antonio Vilas Boas was working on his family farm:
The Witness: Antonio Vilas Boas, 23, a farmer who would later become a lawyer.
Location: The family farm near São Francisco de Sales, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Activity: Plowing fields at night to avoid the daytime heat.
Time: Between 1:00 and 5:00 AM.
Prior Sightings
Strange events preceded the main incident:
October 5: Vilas Boas and his brother saw a bright light in the sky over their farm.
October 14: A similar light appeared, moving erratically before disappearing.
Pattern: The lights seemed to be focused on the family’s property.
The Encounter
On October 16, the encounter escalated:
The Light: While plowing, Vilas Boas noticed a bright red light approaching.
The Craft: It descended and landed near his tractor.
Description: An egg-shaped craft with a rotating dome and tripod landing gear.
Size: Approximately 35 feet long and 23 feet wide.
The Capture
Vilas Boas attempted to escape:
Tractor Failure: His tractor’s engine died as the craft approached.
Flight: He tried to run but was grabbed by beings in spacesuits.
Struggle: He fought back but was overpowered by several entities.
Forced Entry: He was carried up a ladder into the craft.
The Beings
Vilas Boas described his captors:
Height: About 5 feet tall.
Suits: They wore grey, tight-fitting suits with helmets.
Eyes: Small, blue eyes were visible through the helmets.
Communication: They communicated through barks and yelps, not speech.
Behavior: They were efficient but not brutal in their handling of him.
Inside the Craft
He described the interior:
Walls: Metallic walls with a bright interior.
Room: He was taken to a small room.
Treatment: His clothing was removed.
Substance: A strange liquid was spread over his body.
Blood Sample: He reported that a blood sample was taken from his chin.
The Female Being
The most controversial aspect of the account:
Entry: After being alone for some time, a female being entered.
Appearance: She was humanoid, about 4.5 feet tall, with large blue eyes and white-blonde hair.
Skin: Her skin was fair but appeared strange.
The Encounter: Vilas Boas reported having sexual intercourse with this being.
Aftermath: Afterward, she pointed at her belly, then at the sky.
Interpretation: He understood this to mean she would bear his child somewhere else.
The Release
Vilas Boas was eventually released:
Tour: He was given a brief tour of the craft.
Return: He was led back outside.
Departure: The craft took off and rapidly disappeared.
Time: He had been gone for over four hours.
Physical Effects
Vilas Boas suffered lasting symptoms:
Nausea: Severe nausea for several days.
Headaches: Persistent headaches.
Skin Lesions: Unexplained lesions appeared on his body.
Sleep Problems: He had difficulty sleeping.
Recovery: Most symptoms gradually faded over several weeks.
Dr. Olavo Fontes
A prominent physician examined Vilas Boas:
Credentials: Dr. Fontes was a respected physician and UFO researcher.
Examination: He conducted a thorough medical examination.
Findings: He found physical evidence consistent with Vilas Boas’s account.
Assessment: He found the witness sincere and his story consistent.
Documentation: He documented the case in detail.
The Physical Evidence
The medical examination revealed:
Radiation Effects: Symptoms consistent with radiation exposure.
Scars: Small scars that could be consistent with sample collection.
Skin Condition: Unusual skin effects.
Timeline: The physical evidence aligned with the reported events.
Credibility Assessment
Researchers evaluated Vilas Boas carefully:
Character: He was known as honest and hardworking.
Education: He was intelligent, later becoming a lawyer.
Consistency: His story remained consistent over decades.
No Profit: He never sought money or fame from his story.
Reluctance: He was initially reluctant to tell anyone.
Historical Context
The case was ahead of its time:
Before Hill: This occurred years before the famous Betty and Barney Hill case.
Pattern Setter: Many elements later appeared in other abduction accounts.
Early Documentation: Dr. Fontes documented it with medical rigor.
Publication: The case was not widely published until years later.
Skeptical Views
Critics have raised concerns:
Sexual Content: The intimate encounter seems unlikely.
Cultural Context: Could this be a form of sleep paralysis or hallucination?
Memory: Was his memory accurate after the trauma?
Response: Supporters note the physical evidence and his consistency.
The Witness Later in Life
Vilas Boas lived a successful life:
Career: He became a lawyer and practiced for many years.
Family: He married and had four children.
Consistency: He maintained his account until his death in 1991.
Privacy: He generally avoided publicity.
Significance to Abduction Research
The case is foundational:
First Detailed Account: One of the earliest detailed abduction narratives.
Template: Many later accounts share similar elements.
Medical Documentation: The medical examination set a standard.
Legitimacy: Its early date preceded cultural contamination from UFO media.
Legacy
The Vilas Boas case matters because:
- It predated and may have established abduction narrative patterns
- Medical examination documented physical effects
- The witness was credible and consistent
- It represents the beginning of documented abduction research
- It remains one of the most detailed early cases
Whatever happened to Antonio Vilas Boas in those Brazilian fields in 1957, his detailed account and the physical evidence he bore helped establish a template for understanding a phenomenon that remains controversial and unexplained.
Sources
- Dr. Olavo Fontes medical documentation
- Witness testimony
- APRO investigation
- Contemporary research