WATCH: Whale changes the lives of these fishermen in Yemen
A group of fishermen in Yemen discover a sperm whale carcass and instantly become wealthy...
When we hear uplifting stories, it just puts a spring in our step. So when we heard about this group of fishermen in Yemen, it was definitely a rag to riches kind of story.
The group of fishermen came into contact with a whale carcass that was found floating in the Gulf of Aden. The sperm whale produces something that is called Ambergris, which is made inside the intestine. Not all sperm whales have this though; the percentage of sperm whales that have Ambergris is quite small.
So if you are wondering what's so special about this Ambergris, here goes: According to Google, Ambergris is a waxy substance that originates as a secretion in the intestines of the sperm whale, found floating in tropical seas, and used in perfume manufacture.
Now it all comes together, that is why these fishermen are $1.5-million richer after finding the whale carcass. Ambergris is considered a waste product and therefore can be sold (legally) in many countries.
To watch their reactions to finding this treasure is just endearing, considering that they were just out on an average day, and they were surprised to find such a treasure.
One of them said: "I felt so happy. Wonderful feelings I can't describe." Yemen is one of the poorest countries in the world, so finding this whale was life-changing for many of them.
Watch the video below (courtesy of Instagram):
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