Poor fishermen find treasure in the belly of a whale in Yemen

Yemeni fishermen found a treasure in the belly of a whale that the waves threw him dead on the shore of the Gulf of Aden in the south of the country.

The whale, which was found by a group of 35 fishermen, had a huge stockpile of precious ambergris, which sold for 1.2 million euros.

Amber is the name given to the “vomit” that comes out of the whale’s belly, and it is also called “floating gold” or “treasure of the sea.” It is an unpleasant smelly substance, but it is a very rare ingredient used in the perfume industry, and it can be sold for up to 50 thousand dollars per kilo. the one.

When the fishermen approached the whale, they immediately smelled a strong smell, which is usually considered an indication of the presence of ambergris.

Once the amber was sold, the fishermen divided their profits equitably among themselves, before sharing them with those who helped them and with those in need in their village.

Hunting sperm whales is prohibited in most of the world, because this species is at risk of extinction