If Roswell: The Final Verdict whetted your appetite for more UFO programming, discovery+ has you covered with a brand new Shock Docs special, Alien Invasion: Hudson Valley.
The latest installment of the Shock Docs franchise begins streaming on August 15. It follows an in-depth investigation into an alien epicenter where investigators will attempt to help residents of the Hudson Valley, New York, area find explanations for their unearthly and sometimes violent encounters.
Let’s check out what the new special is all about and what you can expect to see in this two-hour special.
Alien Invasion: Hudson Valley Overview
With the release of the UFO report, eyewitnesses feel more emboldened than ever to share their stories. And because the government is no longer denying the existence of UFOs, there’s a renewed hope that we may learn the truth about whether we have been visited by extraterrestrials.
Area 51 may have the notoriety, but the Hudson Valley region, just north of New York City, remains the undisputed UFO capital of the world. Over the last decade, nearly 3,000 extraterrestrial encounters have been reported there.
Why are aliens descending on the Hudson Valley? What do they want from the residents? The team’s investigation is anchored by first-hand experiences with members of the community describing unbelievable interactions with extraterrestrial forces.
Alien Invasion: Hudson Valley Investigators
The team leading this new investigation into the region includes:
- Ben Hansen, former FBI profiler and expert in extraterrestrial/paranormal affairs
- Melissa Tittl, an investigative journalist breaking news on paranormal science and conspiracies
- Marc D’Antonio, Hudson Valley native and chief photo researcher for MUFON, the top civilian UFO investigative organization in the world.
During the special, the team takes an innovative investigative approach by utilizing paranormal equipment and techniques to deliver stunning results. This unique investigation method leads to messages from beyond, chilling first-person accounts, as well as overwhelming video evidence —all indications that may prove we are not alone.
Hansen, Tittl, and D’ Antonio speak with a skeptical community leader who finally shares his untold story of a potential UFO landing. They also meet a local haunted homeowner who believes her house has been visited by otherworldly beings for generations. Another Hudson Valley resident recalls alien encounters that mutated his friend and put his family in danger.
“We use a multimodal approach with specialized cameras and technology – much of which was designed for the military – and combine that with techniques commonly utilized in paranormal communication experiments,” said Hansen. “Our equipment and the team’s combined expertise really enhance our investigation efforts. We truly hope to bring Hudson Valley residents the answers they’re looking for even though they may not be prepared for what we find.”
“The goal was to communicate with these unknown entities, and we believe we succeeded,” added Tittl. “We became experiencers ourselves. And it was as exciting as it was unnerving.”
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I had heard of Hudson Valley UFO encounters that took place decades ago, but I didn’t realize there were active investigations going on. Fascinating stuff!
Ditto. I was shocked to learn it was such a hotbed for sightings. Should be an interesting doc!