UFO enthusiasts from around the world descended on a remote Nevada town near the once-secret Area 51 military base.
Local residents of Rachel and Hiko were worried unruly crowds responding to the viral Storm Area 51 Facebook event will overwhelm their tiny community.
Rachel has one business - a bed and breakfast called Little A'Le'Inn - and does not even have a grocery store or petrol station.
While one planned festival was moved because of fears of a "possible humanitarian disaster" another makeshift festival was being set up on grounds near the town on Friday.
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