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EPISODE · Jul 17, 2026 · 38 MIN

The Choppers..and the Choppers | Part Four: Mystery Helicopters, Secret Signals & Cattle Mutilations

from Rocky Mountain Ranch Case Documents · host Katie Paige

The mystery deepens. By the fall of 1975, reports of unidentified helicopters were exploding across Colorado.Deputies chased helicopters through Pueblo County. Ranchers watched unmarked aircraft hover over cattle at night. Bright searchlights swept across remote ranches in Alamosa, Costilla, Baca, Las Animas, Weld, Washington, and El Paso Counties. Witnesses described helicopters without markings, aircraft flying without lights, impossible maneuvers, and strange machines that appeared and disappeared into the darkness.The reports coincided with one of the largest waves of cattle mutilations ever documented in the American West. In this episode we examine original reports from September through December 1975, including:• The Pueblo County helicopter pursuit involving deputies, state police, and the Pueblo Army Depot.• The Alamosa County wave investigated by Undersheriff Barney Bauer.• Multiple helicopter sightings near Fort Carson, including the October 7, 1975 UH-1H Huey crash that killed five soldiers.• Helicopters reported near missile facilities in Montana during the same period.• Ranchers, law enforcement officers, and military personnel who all reported the same disturbing pattern. Were these simply military exercises? Secret government operations? Or were the helicopters responding to something far stranger?Join Katie Paige as she continues the investigation into one of the most overlooked mysteries of the 1970s. If you enjoy historical UFO research, please Like, Subscribe, and Share. Rocky Mountain Ranch Research This episode examines one of the most persistent and controversial mysteries of the 1970s mutilation epidemic.by: Katie Paige Rocky Mountain Ranch Research Explore the archive and additional documents here: https://www.rockymountainranchresearc... Stay curious.Keep digging deeper.🎙️ Gear & Tools We LoveI love using Opus Clip. It's one of the biggest time-savers in my content workflow. Fast, easy to use, and incredibly effective at turning long podcast episodes and videos into engaging shorts. If you've been looking for a simple AI-powered video clipping and editing tool, I highly recommend giving it a try. It can take hours of editing and turn it into just a few clicks.As a bonus, you can help support Rocky Mountain Ranch Research by using my affiliate link: 👉 https://www.opus.pro/?via=ae5c12 Thank you so much for your support!🛸 Get your UFO Tracker today, be part of the solution! https://ufo-track.com/sales/katie/ 💥 15% OFF Listener Discount (Exclusive!)I’ve arranged the highest exclusive discount for my listeners — use my promo code here: https://oldglory.com/discount/THETRIF... Old Glory offers 300,000+ items of officially licensed merch from your favorite bands, teams & pop culture icons.👻 Ghost Hunting Gear Get your GhostStop equipment here: https://ghoststop.com/?rfsn=8836730.6...Be sure to check out, 🛸 The Trifecta with Katie Paige Where UFOs, Paranormal & Cryptids Collide. 🎙️ Live every Wednesday | 7–8 PM MST | 9–10 PM Eastern Because where UFOs, paranormal & cryptids collide… we dig deeper. 👉 Watch live Wednesdays at 7 PM MST, join the chat, and don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe:   / @rockymountainranchresearch  🎙️ Gear & Tools We Love🛸 Get your UFO Tracker today, be part of the solution! https://ufo-track.com/sales/katie/ 💥 15% OFF Listener Discount (Exclusive!)I’ve arranged the highest exclusive discount for my listeners — use my promo code here:https://oldglory.com/discount/THETRIF... Old Glory offers 300,000+ items of officially licensed merch from your favorite bands, teams & pop culture icons.👻 Ghost Hunting Gear Get your GhostStop equipment here:https://ghoststop.com/?rfsn=8836730.6...🎥 Streaming Made Easy New to streaming or ready to level up?Try StreamYard and get $10 off:https://streamyard.com/pal/d/46606908...Because where UFOs, paranormal & cryptids collide… we dig deeper.

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