Unable to Import some RAW files...

I use Lightroom 4.
I just went to import a bunch of RAW files from my computer - the images I want appear, but they are "shadowed" and aren't selectable. The Folder panel in the import window states that the folder/s I've selected contain 0 bytes (aka NO photos) even though it does show them in a "shadowy + un-clickable" state, yet when I go into the same folder through Finder they ARE there! I'm a little frustrated and just want to be able to get on with editing my photos!!
HELP!

If your description is of the import window, I suspect the images in question are already in your catalog.

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