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Yoro's Mysterious Annual Fish Rain

Yoro's Mysterious Annual Fish Rain
Can It 'Rain' Fish? This Village Sees It Every Year · NDTV

In a small town called Yoro in Honduras, people have been seeing fish appear on the ground after big thunderstorms for many years.

This is called the 'Rain of Fish.'

Scientists think the fish might come from strong winds or underground rivers, but no one knows for sure.

The locals have a story that a long time ago, a missionary prayed for help, and the fish started raining down.

Every year, they celebrate this with a big festival.

People from all over come to see if they can witness this strange event.

Key facts

Location
Yoro, Honduras
Season
Rainy season (May to July)
Festival
Festival de la Lluvia de Peces
Nearest Airport
Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport
Connected Cities
San Pedro Sula, Tegucigalpa

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