Quick Info
In May 1940, a quiet Dutch immigrant named Udo Wartena was working alone in the mountains of Montana when a large disc-shaped craft landed nearby. Two friendly humanoid beings invited him aboard and had a long, peaceful conversation with him about life, technology, and humanity’s future. It remains one of the most positive and detailed early contact stories on record.
Unlike many frightening encounters, this one was calm and almost conversational. Udo walked away unharmed and kept the experience mostly private for decades.
Who Was Udo Wartena?
Udo Wartena was a 40-year-old Dutch immigrant living a simple life in Montana. He worked as a prospector and laborer, often spending long days alone in the mountains. He was known as an honest, hardworking man with no interest in sensational stories or the paranormal. That made what happened to him on that spring day in 1940 all the more remarkable.
The Day It Happened
On May 1, 1940, Udo was working near a stream in the mountains when he heard a loud humming sound. He looked up and saw a large metallic disc-shaped object descending slowly from the sky. The craft was about 100 feet in diameter with a dome on top. It landed gently on the ground not far from where he was standing.
The Two Beings Emerge
A door opened and two humanoid beings stepped out. They were tall, around 6 to 7 feet, with fair skin and friendly expressions. One appeared slightly older than the other. They were wearing light-colored, one-piece suits. They approached Udo calmly and greeted him without speaking out loud. He later said he heard their words clearly inside his mind.
“They were very friendly and asked if I would like to come aboard their ship.”
— Udo Wartena
Surprisingly, Udo felt no fear at all. He accepted their invitation and climbed aboard the craft with them.
Stepping Inside the Craft
Inside, the ship was clean, brightly lit, and surprisingly spacious. There were no sharp corners or harsh lights. The two beings showed him around and explained that they came from a planet much farther away than Earth. They told him they had been visiting our planet for thousands of years and that they were peaceful explorers.
The Long Conversation
The beings sat down with Udo and began a conversation that lasted nearly two hours. They spoke about many things: how humanity was still young in its understanding of the universe, the importance of free energy, and the dangers of war and greed. They told him that if we continued on our current path, we would face serious problems in the future.
“They said they had been coming to Earth for thousands of years and that they were here to help, not to harm.”
— Udo Wartena
One of the beings explained that they used a form of propulsion based on natural laws of the universe rather than mechanical engines. They also spoke about the spiritual side of life and how all beings are connected. Udo said the conversation felt warm and respectful, like talking with wise old friends.
The Beings’ Propulsion Technology
Udo was especially fascinated by how their craft moved. The beings patiently explained that their ship did not burn fuel or use propellers or rockets like our airplanes. Instead, they created a special field around the craft that allowed it to interact with the natural forces of the universe in a very different way.
“They told me they could reduce the pull of gravity and even create their own gravitational field. The ship essentially rode on waves of energy, almost like sailing on invisible currents.”
— Udo Wartena
They described using counter-rotating rings or discs inside the craft that generated powerful electromagnetic forces. These forces canceled out gravity and allowed the ship to move smoothly in any direction without the feeling of acceleration. Udo said they also mentioned drawing energy directly from the environment around them, something he understood as pulling power from the “ether” or the natural energy field that exists everywhere in space. The whole system sounded incredibly efficient and completely silent.
The beings emphasized that their technology worked in harmony with nature rather than fighting against it. They suggested that one day humanity might learn similar principles once we moved beyond our current dependence on burning fuels and mechanical force.
The Farewell and Departure
When the conversation ended, the beings walked Udo back to the door. One of them gave him a small metal object as a keepsake, though it mysteriously disappeared some time later. The craft then rose silently into the air, hovered for a moment, and accelerated rapidly before disappearing into the sky.
Timeline of the Encounter
- Afternoon of May 1, 1940 – Udo Wartena is working alone near a stream in the Montana mountains.
- The landing – A large disc-shaped craft descends and lands nearby.
- Invitation – Two tall, friendly beings invite him aboard.
- Conversation – Udo spends nearly two hours inside the craft talking with the beings about technology, peace, and humanity’s future.
- Departure – The craft lifts off silently and disappears into the sky.
- Aftermath – Udo keeps the experience mostly private for many years.
Why This Case Is Special
Udo Wartena’s encounter stands out because it was calm, positive, and highly detailed. The beings were described as kind and intelligent rather than frightening. Udo never tried to profit from his story and only spoke about it publicly much later in life. For many who study early contact cases, it remains one of the most hopeful and thoughtful accounts from the pre-1947 era.
Great video on this event from @EyesOnCinema on YouTube
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What Do You Think?
After reading Udo Wartena’s story, and watching the video on the event above, what’s your reaction? Do you think he really had a peaceful encounter with advanced beings from another world, or could there be another explanation? If the beings were real, what do you think their message about humanity’s future means today? This is one of the more hopeful early contact cases, I’d love to hear your thoughts.
