Derenberger Encounter (1966)

URA Case File 001

Derenberger Encounter (1966)

Also known as: The Indrid Cold Encounter

This file documents the reported roadside encounter of Woodrow Derenberger on the evening of November 2, 1966, near Parkersburg, West Virginia.

According to Derenberger’s initial statements, his vehicle was stopped by an unidentified craft, after which he reported a direct interaction with a humanoid figure who identified himself as Indrid Cold. The encounter was described as brief, non-threatening, and primarily communicative in nature.

This case is notable for:

• the clarity and consistency of the initial report

• the presence of law enforcement acknowledgment following the incident

• and the later development of additional claims extending beyond the original encounter

Scope of This File

This case file is structured to separate:

• documented events and early statements from

• later narrative expansions and interpretations

The goal is to preserve the integrity of the original account while also tracking how the story evolved over time.

Contents Include

• A tight timeline of the initial November 2, 1966 encounter

• Early witness statements and supporting records

• Law enforcement and media response (where available)

• A narrative expansion log documenting later claims

• Context notes distinguishing record-based information from interpretation

URA Classification

Type: Contact Encounter

Location: Near Parkersburg, West Virginia

Date: November 2, 1966

Primary Witness: Woodrow Derenberger

URA Note

This file does not attempt to confirm or deny the claims presented. All materials are organized and presented as reported, with emphasis placed on source origin, timeline consistency, and separation between initial documentation and later developments.