BANGKOK, THAILAND. A woman came across a real fortune while walking on the beach in the province Nakhon Si Thammarat, in Thailand. After a storm on February 23, Siriporn NiamrinHe went for a walk in the area and noticed that the waves were dragging a strange mass.
It was an oval, hard, fish-smelling surface, so after taking it home, he asked his neighbors for help in understanding what it was all about. After several investigations, they realized he had found whale vomit.
The vomit of marine animals is known as “amber” and is highly coveted by the perfume and cosmetics industry.
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The amount found by the woman was 24 inches long, 12 inches wide and weighed about seven kilograms, for which it is valued at about $ 259,616.
“If I really have real amber, I can help my community after I find a buyer,” the 49-year-old said enthusiastically.
Importance
Vomiting occurs through the bile ducts of the gastrointestinal tract of the sperm whale, which produce secretions to facilitate the passage of large or sharp objects. Later, the whale vomited mucilage, which solidifies and floats on the surface of the sea.
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It is sought after by the cosmetics industry because, although its smell is unpleasant at first, once dry it develops a sweet scent that is delayed for a long time, thus becoming an essential ingredient.
The coasts where Siriporn Niamrin found their precious treasure is famous for the discoveries of amber, but it does not happen as often.