On May 17, fishermen from Thuan An Ward (Hue City) conducted a burial ceremony for a nearly 4.5-meter-long sea fish that had washed ashore in a deceased state.
Prior to this, local residents discovered a fish with a moderately wide body but measuring close to 4.5 meters in length and weighing several dozen kilograms, which had drifted to the beach area near Minh Hai neighborhood (Thuan An Ward, Hue City).
Based on its shape, color, length, and fin structure, local fishermen identified this as a paddlefish that inhabits marine environments.
The deceased paddlefish found washed up on the beach in Hue City. (Photo: CTV).
Immediately after the discovery, local residents performed a burial ceremony for the fish according to the customs of the fishermen in the TT-Hue coastal region.
According to Mr. Nguyen Duy Cuong – Head of Minh Hai neighborhood, the paddlefish is also known as dragon fish or kite fish. Fishermen consider encountering this species at sea to be a sign of good luck. Following the traditions of those in the fishing profession, when a paddlefish is found dead washed ashore, locals conduct a thorough burial.
Mr. Cuong further noted that it has only been in the last 10 years that paddlefish have started to appear washed up on the shores of Thuan An.
