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Small town in Israel hopes to get tourism boost from mermaid sightings
The small town of Kiryat Yam, near Haifa in Israel, may have a mermaid living in its waters. At least, the town council hopes they do. They say that dozens of people, in separate incidents, have reported seeing a half-girl, half-fish creature that jumps like a dolphin and plays in the sea at sunset.
The council is now offering a $1 million reward to anyone who can prove the mermaid does exist. Capturing her is not necessary; the council will accept photographic evidence. As a ploy to boost tourism, it seems to be working. According to ABC News, visitors are packing the shores each evening, trying to catch a glimpse of Israel's Ariel. A rep for the town council says it is not a hoax to bring in more visitors, but adds "I believe if there really is a mermaid, then so many people will come to Kiryat Yam, a lot more money will be made then $1 million."
So, who wants to go to Israel with me? i just need to pack my Little Mermaid costume and my Nikon.
Filed under: Israel, News, Middle East
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Shawn Aug 16th 2009 6:48PM
I'm packing my bag! Well, I wish I was. I love a town with a good gimmick. And what better gimmick than a mermaid and a million bucks?! That town definitely just made my Israel visit list though :)