On the coast of Ecuador, tourists discovered a three-meter-long herring king.
This fish is considered a harbinger of major natural disasters.
According to Jam Press , Salinas city officials removed the carcass. However, vacationers were able to take several photos with the marine creature.
Local residents believe that it is necessary to take a closer look at what might happen in the future.
Social media users believe that the oarfish rises to the surface in case of impending disasters.
It is sensitive to the movement of tectonic plates and therefore floats.
Another reason cited is its poor health, when the aquatic inhabitant senses its approaching end.
However, there is no scientific evidence that the herring king appears on the surface in the event of an approaching natural disaster.
According to legend, the appearance of a giant herring king is considered a sign of an imminent earthquake.
