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Betty and Barney Hill

Betty and Barney Hill were an American couple who gained fame in 1961 after they both reported experiencing a shared alien abduction while traveling in New Hampshire. Their account included being taken aboard a spacecraft, undergoing medical exams, and recalling details under hypnosis. This case is considered one of the first widely publicized reports of alien abduction and sparked widespread interest in UFO phenomena. Despite skepticism, their story remains influential in UFO research and popular culture, highlighting early concerns about unidentified flying objects and the possibility of extraterrestrial contact.