I definitely believe they're real. Too many sightings and same descriptions from around the globe for it not to be true.
It's a fact the world is a smaller place since the internet arrived...thus, the sightings have probably NOT increased, but rather, they are reported much faster.
The photo of the deceased parents...back in the 60s they didn't have photoshop, so...has anybody vetted that one?
Statistics are sure hard to come by.
The excuse persistently is that the reports are too inconsistent and varied to keep statistics according to most sites.
However, those of us studying this a long time are convinced that the frequency has increased the last 12 months.
We shall see.
Thanks much.
Appreciate your msg.