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Mermaid Fever Makes A Splash In Israel

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Source: http://uk.news.yahoo.com/5/20090811/twl-mermaid-fever-makes-a-splash-in-isra-3fd0ae9.html

Israel is in the grips of mermaid fever after numerous sightings of the mythical sea creature off its coast.

One town council is taking the reports so seriously it is offering a $1m (£609,000) reward to anyone who can prove the existence of a mermaid in its waters.

Kiryat Yam municipality, near Haifa, says it has been told of dozens of sightings in the past few months.

"Many people are telling us they are sure they've seen a mermaid and they are all independent of each other," council spokesman Natti Zilberman told Sky News.

The nautical nymph is only seen in the evening at sunset, according to media reports, drawing crowds of people with cameras hoping for a glimpse.

"People say it is half girl, half fish, jumping like a dolphin. It does all kinds of tricks then disappears," Mr Zilberman said.

Asked whether a dolphin or large fish could be a more rational explanation, he insisted: "They say it is a female figure, it looks like a young girl."
The council denied its offer of a reward was a publicity stunt, but said it hoped to nurture the mermaid as something which could bring in more tourists.

Capturing a mermaid is not necessary, a verifiable photograph will do, Mr Zilberman said.

Asked if the council can afford the payout, he told Sky News: "I believe, if there really is a mermaid, then so many people and tourists will come to Kiryat Yam, a lot more money will be made than a $1m.
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Hmm...I wonder what they are actually seeing? And could we use Misty to prove the mermaid exists...she could pose as a pretty good mermaid :lol:
 
Yeah. Right along with her sisters. We could all split the money up in the end. And we'd still have a ton.
 
So that' why Misty hasn't been in DP. She's been training in the Mediterranean.
 
The nuclear weapons of mass destruction under the towns are starting to show effects are they? I'm kidding but seriously the hell?
 
That didn't show up on the local news, but I did read some eyewitness accounts online. I can't help but think the summer sun and the ridiculous humidity in that area just melted their brains. XD
 
Merpeople exist. I'm-a post this shit on some paranormal forums. *bails*
 
I like to think they all exist. I'll find one. *runs off to lab with his cousin and fish DNA*
 
Interesting, I hope someone can actually prove it and take a picture. XD
 
Anyone want me to go there and take a look? It's just an hour and a half away. XP
 
Undiscovered species of cetacean in the waters?
 
Maybe its just a Manatee that was born skinny with a no wrinkly face and a beautiful colorful tail?


It could happen.

Wait do Manatees even live around Israel?
 
Would a merwoman have the nickname "Cow of the Sea?"

*is smacked over and over by mermaid* *"nooo I'm sorry I'm your cousin were only fat in human form"*
 
Wait do Manatees even live around Israel?
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I don't think they do, but dugongs I think do, here is their range:

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Then it can't be a dugong either! The mermaid was "seen" in the Mediterranean Sea, and Israel-based dugongs live in the Red Sea.
 
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