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80 AURORA Alien (continued) Researchers at the University of North exas in Denton said pieces of metal ound at the reputed crash site were ade of fused aluminum — a substance hat didn’t exist on Earth in 1897, Marrs aid. “Even in 1973 the people who were alive t the time were divided between those ho thought it was real and those who hought it was a hoax,” Marrs said. Marrs’ stories about the Aurora alien ttracted organizations that research FOs, as well as many other visitors. The lien’s headstone was still visible at the ime, and all of the out-of-town visitors ad hoped the authorities would dig the ody out of the ground and see what, if nything, was really there. “The representatives from the Aurora emetery got angry — they feared we ere trying to dig up grandma, so they ot an injunction against anyone who Auto/ Diesel Repair Specializing in - Fleet Service - Computer Diagnostics • Tune Ups • Brakes • AC would try to dig the body up. “A lot of people began driving around the cemetery, so law enforcement had to stand guard out front. The story died down after two weeks, and the police guard went away. The alien’s headstone went missing later that night and hasn’t been seen since,” Marrs said, adding visitors can still find the burial site directly beside an old oak tree. Former Aurora Mayor Barbara Brammer calls the legend “a good story, but one without proof.” She has her own theory as to what may have really happened. The town had once thrived with almost 3,000 residents, but many had left for other opportunities by the end of the 19th century. “There are rumors that someone made up the story as a reason to get people to move back to Aurora,” Brammer said. A and While Brammer remains skeptical, Marrs said there are good reasons to believe the story is true. “There were witnesses. This was six years before the Wright brothers flew, so there was nothing man-made in the air,” Marrs said, adding many newspapers across the country at the time also published reports of a “cigar-shaped” spaceship seen flying across the country, with some of the reports coming from as far north as Seattle. “There were no more stories (about the UFO) after the crash. This does not prove that a ship crashed in Aurora, but it proves something was flying around the skies of Aurora, six years before airplanes were around,” Marrs said. Books have been written about the supposed alien crash, and a 1985 movie, “The Aurora Encounter,” was based upon the story that originated in Wise County. and M Gardens Dof reaming a Garden Wed eddingding • Oil & Lube Service • Preventative maintenance • 3yr./100,000 miles • Parts & Labor • Nationwide Warranty 940-626-0053 800 County Road 4213 • Decatur www.fourfmobile.com Tours given daily to view our beautiful indoor/outdoor banquet facility. www.aandmgardens.com 12809 Gantt Road South Azle, TX 76020 817-444-3848 Since 1971 The first steps of your new life together begin here... Weddings are our specialty
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