Incident Analysis of Sonny Diversions

On August 19, 1952, Scout leader Sonny Diversions encountered unusual activity in a forest. He reported seeing a dark circle with a light, hearing a hatch open, and experiencing a red mist before blacking out. His scouts sought help, and law enforcement was involved. Diversions had burns and a story that was met with skepticism by the Air Force, which suspected a hoax or psychological case. Captain Edward Ruppelt investigated but was puzzled by the physical evidence, including plant roots exposed to high temperatures. Despite concluding it as a hoax, the unexplained physical effects left some impressed.

What was the date of the incident involving Scout leader Sonny Diversions?

• July 4th, 1952

• August 19th, 1952

• October 31st, 1952

• September 10th, 1952

Who were the scouts with Sonny Diversions during the incident?

• Peter, Paul, and Mary

• Sam, Alex, and John

• Bobby, David, and Chuck

• Tom, Jerry, and Mike

What unusual phenomenon did Sonny Diversions experience in the forest?

• A green mist

• A yellow fog

• A red flash of light and mist

• A blue lightning bolt

What did the boys do after Sonny Diversions blacked out?

• They followed him into the woods

• They stayed in the car

• They went home

• They ran to get help

What was Captain Edward Ruppelt's initial impression of Sonny Diversions?

• He was skeptical

• He was supportive

• He was very impressed

• He was indifferent

What did the Air Force suspect about landings that were not airborne?

• They were military exercises

• They were psychological cases or hoaxes

• They were alien invasions

• They were natural phenomena

What did the scientific analysis reveal about the plant roots at the site?

• They were frozen

• They were exposed to high temperatures

• They were covered in ash

• They were unaffected

What temperature was required to recreate the effect on the grass samples?

• 400 degrees

• 200 degrees

• 100 degrees

• 300 degrees

What was the Air Force's final conclusion about the incident?

• It was a military test

• It was a natural disaster

• It was a hoax or psychological

• It was a confirmed alien encounter

What did Captain Ruppelt find impressive in retrospect?

• The detailed story of Sonny

• The physical effects that were unexplained

• The bravery of the scouts

• The skepticism of the Air Force