Yasuj, Iran – In a scene straight out of a surreal dream, residents of Yasuj found themselves witnessing an extraordinary event as live fish fell from the sky during a heavy downpour on Monday. The bizarre occurrence, captured on video and shared widely on social media, has left both locals and netizens worldwide astounded.
Videos circulating online depict the remarkable sight of squirming fish descending from the clouds, seemingly plucked straight from the ocean. A photographer on the scene seized the moment, capturing the surreal spectacle as the aquatic creatures plummeted to the ground amidst the rain.
Speculation regarding the cause of this unusual phenomenon has been rampant, with some attributing it to the force of a tornado. One social media user, Mario Nawfal, suggested that a tornado may have scooped the fish from the sea, launching them into the sky before they cascaded down upon the land.
The event has sparked a range of reactions, with some observers drawing biblical comparisons to the extraordinary occurrence. Others, struck by the sheer improbability of the scene, have marveled at the sheer strangeness of it all.
According to insights from ‘National Geographic,’ such occurrences of ‘animal rain’ are indeed possible. Strong updrafts, propelled by powerful winds, can lift a variety of creatures into the air, including frogs, bats, birds, and even fish, before depositing them back to the earth below.
Scientists have further elaborated on the phenomenon, explaining that fish rain is often associated with tornado activity. When tornadoes traverse over bodies of water, they can lift marine life such as fish, turtles, and crabs into the air. These creatures remain suspended until the winds subside, at which point they rain down along with the precipitation.
