Alien abduction

Travis Walton expects to celebrate alien abduction anniversary at Sedona film fest

Snowflake resident Travis Walton signs a book before a speaking engagement at he Rim Country Senior Center in Overgaard on Wednesday night.

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Paranormal believers, rejoice.

Travis Walton — self-proclaimed alien abductee — is expected to appear at next year’s Sedona International Film Festival to celebrate the 50th anniversary of his alleged alien abduction in the White Mountains of Arizona.

On Wednesday night, Walton spoke about his out-of-this-world experience that started on Nov. 5, 1975, at a packed dining hall with a standing room-only crowd at Rim Country Senior Center in Overgaard.

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