In pictures: Alien hunters ready to raid Area 51

Pictures of several dozen hunters gather near secretive US base at 'Area 51'


Agencies September 21, 2019
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Attendees listen to music during Alienstock festival on the Attendees listen to music during the Alienstock festival on the "Extraterrestrial Highway in Rachel, Nevada. PHOTO: AFP

Margaret Lemay (L) is dressed as an alien while playing with an ET doll at a 'Storm Area 51' spinoff event. PHOTO: AFP Margaret Lemay (L) is dressed as an alien while playing with an ET doll at a 'Storm Area 51' spinoff event. PHOTO: AFP

A bus arrives for the event. PHOTO: AFP A bus arrives for the event. PHOTO: AFP

People walk before the start of a 'Storm Area 51' spinoff event called 'Area 51 Basecamp' at the Alien Research Center. PHOTO: AFP People walk before the start of a 'Storm Area 51' spinoff event called 'Area 51 Basecamp' at the Alien Research Center. PHOTO: AFP

People walking to the event. PHOTO: AFP People walking to the event. PHOTO: AFP

Revelers dancing at the event. PHOTO: AFP Revelers dancing at the event. PHOTO: AFP

The military has warned attendees not to approach the protected Area 51 military installation. PHOTO: AFP The military has warned attendees not to approach the protected Area 51 military installation. PHOTO: AFP

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Two men dance on a road to an entrance to Area 51. PHOTO: Reuters Two men dance on a road to an entrance to Area 51. PHOTO: Reuters

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