NEVADA (KTNV) — It's the viral sensation that has sent the internet buzzing.
Thursday, 13 Action News reporter Joe Bartels was trending nationwide after he was photobombed by a "Storm Area 51" attendee doing a Naruto run during his live report in Rachel, Nev.
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The video was shared thousands of times since it was posted and reached more than 1.5 million views.
#ICYMI The first recorded #naruto run at the #StormArea51 event in Rachel happened during reporter @Joe_Bartels live shot. https://t.co/WmffWI9wXy 🤣🤣👽🛸#Area51Mania pic.twitter.com/94DjGbPbrn
— KTNV Action News (@KTNV) September 20, 2019
Elia Elixir helped Bartels break the internet as he was visiting the area from California.
"I've been to this area before; I was practicing my Naruto Run. We packed up the car and wanted to catch some aliens," Elixir said.
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With spotty cell phone service in the area, many festival-goers haven't had a chance to see the viral post.
However, Bartels has seen the reach of the post and says this is another example of social media, and how fast things can spread.
