daily mail fails fact check on phantom 'UFO sighting' at Area 51, real story is drone prank
A viral rumor claims the daily mail reported a 'confirmed alien craft' landing at Area 51 based on a leaked video. However, exclusive footage reveals the 'craft' was actually a modified recreational drone with LED lights, flown by a local prankster. The daily mail's initial article cited an unverified source, but our fact-check confirms the clip was filmed in a backyard in Rachel, Nevada—not the secret base. The real story is a hoax, not a breakthrough.