Photograph Israeli Mermaid, Win $1 Million

Photograph Israeli Mermaid, Win $1 Million

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According to numerous eyewitnesses, the mythical sea creature looks like a cross between a little girl and a dolphin, and only comes out at sunset. "People are telling us they are sure they have seen the mermaid and they are all independent of each other," said Natti Zilberman, a local council spokesman.

The creature, according to the fast-growing local legend, performs a series of acrobatic tricks before disappearing beneath the Mediterranean waves.

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A cool story, one wonders how much it has to do with tourism in comparison to reality but I remain open to the possibility. There are after all many legends from cultures that surround the Mediterranean regarding 'fish like' beings.

I wonder, is anyone aware of accounts of this creature or others like it in the area?

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