The UFO Man

For this reason God will send them strong delusion, that they should believe the lie (2 Thessalonians 2:11).

Waldport, Oregon (AP)—Authorities here are investigating reports that about 20 persons have sold their property and left the area with a man who claimed to be from outer space.

Sheriff detective Ron Sutton said he has received reports of one man selling his $5,000 fishing boat for $5 and of a new van that was given away.

“One hippy is said to have given away his guitar,” said Sutton. “To him, that meant everything.”

About 300 persons attended the meeting, at a motel in this coastal hamlet of 800 people. The message at the meeting, authorities said, was that sometime in the next 10 years, people from earth would be taken to another world and a better life. Before they went, they would have to sell their worldly goods and discard their personal relationships. People at the meeting were told there was a camp in Colorado that would prepare them for departure in a UFO.

Mel Gibson of the Oregon state police said one man gave away 150 acres, all his farm equipment and three children. The children and land were given to friends.

Gibson said no missing persons reports have been filed, since those who leave usually tell their friends or relatives where they are going.

“It’s strange,” Gibson said. “I’ve been around here for about 20 years, but I’ve never come across anything like this.”