Editing Jonathan Reed forest incident (section)

== Investigations and skepticism ==
=== ''Fact or Faked: Paranormal Files'' ===
In 2010, the television show ''[[Fact or Faked: Paranormal Files]]'' investigated Reed's claims. The team attempted to recreate the photographs and videos presented by Reed. They concluded that the evidence could be easily fabricated using practical effects, casting doubt on the authenticity of Reed's story. The team themselves have been criticized for their alleged lack of credentials and lack of explanation for certain aspects of Reed's videos that are allegedly difficult to fake.{{citation needed}}. 

=== Skeptical analyses ===
Multiple UFO researchers and skeptics have dissected Reed's account, pointing out inconsistencies and lack of verifiable evidence. Critics highlight that no physical evidence has been made available for independent analysis and that Reed's academic credentials could not be substantiated.

=== Allegations of hoax ===
The majority of the UFO research community{{Who?}} considers the Jonathan Reed forest incident to be a hoax. [[MUFON]], a masthead of the institutional [[UFO research community establishment]], was allegedly infiltrated or intercepted by [[deep state]] agents, such that were able to allegedly stole some of Reed's most compelling evidence before it was publicized. The supposed lack of credible evidence, combined with Reed's supposed refusal to allow independent examination of the Link artifact or any biological samples, has reinforced this perspective.