Kelly Cahill’s close encounter in 1993, near Victoria’s Dandenong Ranges, remains one of Australia’s most notorious UFO and alien abduction cases. Cahill and her husband were driving home at night when they spotted an unusual, blinding light in the sky. Moments later, they saw a large, disc-shaped object hovering on the side of the road. According to Cahill, as they approached the craft, they experienced an inexplicable period of lost time. She later recalled encountering beings with glowing red eyes and a distinctly ominous presence. Cahill also reported physical aftereffects, including a strange triangular mark on her body, that added credibility to her claims in the eyes of UFO enthusiasts and researchers.

Join Holly & Matthew as they investigate Kelly Cahill's alleged abduction, diving into the details of her story, the possible implications, and what it means for Australia's history with UFO encounters.

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The "X-Files" clip within this episode is (c) 20th Century Fox Television.

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Sources cited:

• The Argus. 1909. "Lights in the Air." August 9: 7. Accessed August 25, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/10725123.
• The Argus. 1909. "Lights in the Air (2)." August 10: 5. Accessed August 25, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/10725369.
• Chalker, Bill. 1994. "An extraordinary encounter in the Dandenong foothills." International UFO Reporter, Sept/Oct. Accessed August 25, 2021. http://www.auforn.com/KellyCahill.html.
• The Sydney Morning Herald. 2016. "X-Files reignites Kelly Cahill mystery." February 1. Accessed August 25, 2021. https://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/xfiles-reignites-kelly-cahill-mystery-20160201-49u94.html.
• Fahey, Warren. 2014. The Case of Kelly Cahill. Accessed August 25, 2021. http://www.warrenfahey.com.au/the-case-of-kelly-cahill/.

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