Another comment.
OK Clark has stepped up. Hopefully wearing a Superman suit.
Could we have a whole series of incidents around the globe, like after the first appearance in Superman I, or the reappearance in Superman Returns?
Dozens if not hundreds of Superman rescues would kill any idea of a local hoax and place the matter firmly out of control, preventing any US Government censorship.
This rescue may convince Lois, but it'd be nice to convince some government agents as well.
