Mumbai, March 24: Do mermaids exist? This question resurfaced after a bizarre skeleton-like figure washed up on Margate Beach, Kent, in UK leaving visitors both baffled and intrigued. The eerie remains, partially buried in the sand, bore an uncanny resemblance to mythical sea creatures, fueling wild speculation.

Paula Regan and her husband, Dave, were enjoying a peaceful beach walk on March 10 when they stumbled upon the strange sight. Soon, a crowd gathered, trying to decipher whether the skeletal remains belonged to a known marine species or something more mysterious. Giant Fish Attacks ‘Mermaid’ at Aquarium Video: Sturgeon Bites Performer Mermaid’s Head in Tank in China’s Xishuangbanna Primitive Forest, Clip Goes Viral Online (Watch).

The discovery has sparked debates among locals and marine experts, with some suggesting it could be a decayed sea creature while others entertain the possibility of something unexplained lurking in the ocean depths.

Mermaid Skeleton Found in UK

Is It Actually a Mermaid?

No, it's highly unlikely that the skeletal figure is an actual mermaid. While its strange appearance has sparked curiosity, experts suggest it is more likely the remains of a marine animal—possibly a decayed fish, seal, or even a piece of driftwood with an unusual shape. The “tail-like” portion being soft and squidgy further indicates organic material, but not necessarily anything mythical. Until marine biologists analyze it, the exact identity remains uncertain, but the chances of it being a mermaid are purely in the realm of folklore and imagination. Mermaid Day 2024 Date: Know the History and Significance of the International Event Celebrating the Mythical Sea Creatures.

Viral on Social Media

Paula, a London resident, knew she had to document the bizarre find. “No one would have believed us without a picture,” she chuckled. As the eerie images circulated online, social media erupted with speculation. Some believed it was a piece of driftwood or forgotten artwork, while others suspected a marketing stunt. This isn’t the first time an unusual sea discovery has sparked intrigue. Just last spring, beachgoers were left astonished when a massive, bloodsucking marine creature, about the size of a child, washed up on a UK beach—evoking comparisons to the giant sandworms from Dune.

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