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  • Fish fell from the sky in East Texas

    06/22/2022 10:37:44 AM PDT · by texas booster · 37 replies
    NBC News ^ | Dec 31, 2021 | Tom Stelloh
    (Here is the first part of the story ...) The East Texas city of Texarkana experienced a rare weather event to close out the year: It rained fish. The phenomenon, known as “animal rain,” occurred Wednesday in the city, where officials declared in a Facebook post that 2021 “is pulling out all of the tricks…including raining fish.” “And no, this isn’t a joke,” the post continued. The city asked residents who witnessed the strange event for their fish photos — some provided them in a lengthy comment thread, along with notes of disbelief — and offered a quick primer on...
  • Fish fall from the sky during rain in east Texas, city reacts

    01/01/2022 10:13:19 AM PST · by DUMBGRUNT · 38 replies
    KXXV ^ | 30 Dec 2021 | Khadeeja Umana
    Several residents in Texarkana posted pictures and videos to social media Wednesday after finding fish scattered in some unlikely places including their lawns and sidewalks. According to the city, this phenomenon is referred to as "animal rain" and occurs when small water animals are swept up in waterspouts or drafts that occur on the surface of the earth. Animals like frogs, crabs, and small fish are then rained down when the forecast calls for showers.