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Rare images of mermaid skeleton found on beach in UK goes viral - See pics

There are countless myths and stories around the existence of this unique sea creature which is supposed to be half-fish and half-human also known as a mermaid. A skeleton with the similar structure to what a mermaid should have was spotted on a beach in Liverpool, UK. The images of this rare sighting have gone viral, take a look:

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Updated:Jun 05, 2021, 06:50 PM IST

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Skeleton of a mermaid found in the city of Liverpool, UK

The skeleton of a mermaid was found by a family that arrived at the beach party in Merseyside in the city of Liverpool, UK. The pictures of the skeleton have gone viral on social media very fast.

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A strange thing was spotted washed up on the beach

According to a report by the Daily Mail, on June 1, Kristy Jones who lives in the UK went for a picnic on the beach with her family. Everyone was enjoying by the sea until a family member found a very strange thing that looked like the skeleton of a mermaid.

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This skeleton has both human and fish structure

When they went near and saw it, the skeleton looked like a human and also like a fish. He said that the upper part of the skeleton was like a human, while the lower part had a tail like a fish.

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The mystery of the skeleton has not been solved yet

However, as soon as the pictures went viral, some people have started raising questions. People want to know whether mermaids are just a product of stories or do they really exist? For Christie, however, the true identity of the "mermaid skeleton" remains an enigma.

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Officials engaged in examining the skeleton

In an interview with The Liverpool ECHO, Christie said, "After learning about the skeleton being found, the authorities have taken it into their custody, and have started its investigation. But still they do not understand what is this? If sources are to be believed, the officials have refused to accept it as the skeleton of a mermaid till the completion of the investigation."

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