Quake rumours over new beached 'sea serpent' in US

Social media has lit up with earthquake rumours after a giant oarfish washed up on a California beach - the second such discovery in several days.

The 4.3m (14ft) dead snake-like fish was found in the city of Oceanside - five days after another and larger specimen (5.5m) had been found.

Reports on social media recall an ancient Japanese myth linking extremely rare oarfish sightings to tremors.

But scientists remain sceptical of any link to increased tectonic activity. They remain puzzled, however, by the two discoveries of this rare deepwater fish near the beach.

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