A survey of modern fairy experiences by Dr Simon Young

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New England, US 1980s
Male: Age 0-10 never or almost never has supernatural experiences
on or near water, a swimming pool 12 pm-3 pm less than a minute with several other people, none of whom shared my experience
no special state reported
friendly, mischievous
No special experience reported

‘I was swimming in the shallow end of the pool at my grandparents’ house. I went under water and saw a four-six [inch] figure running across the bottom. I went up for air and to see if anybody was close enough to see it. It was gone when I went back down a second later.’ ‘Sort of like a classic leprechaun.’ ‘Hand size or smaller.’ ‘I just always assumed it was a leprechaun, but it is just as possible that it was a fairy.’ ‘I definitely think I saw something that day, as well as other times in my life where I may have encountered ‘paranormal’ events. However, I don’t blindly believe every and all stories I hear… I believe that there is more going on than we can perceive, whether it be other dimensions/planes of existence.’