They'd probably be out and about exploring the weird distortion they picked up. Some would be using that time to take a break if they don't feel like they're getting anywhere with that. They'd be at various distances as they explore the surrounding area.

He could use the vehicle to smash some of them but the sword wielding hero woman will cut it in half epically before it hits her. Some of the closer scouts start surrouding him and the swordswoman nimbly just up to his back to slice his neck when his face turns tentically and devours her a split second before she kills him as she's distracted by how hideous he has turned.