Honduras's Miraculous Rain of Fish

The phenomenon of 'The Rain of Fish’ has been occurring in the Department of Yoro of Honduras each year since the mid 1800s. The occurrence has been puzzling not only the residents, but also scientists since it started. Each year witnesses report that in May or June, dark storm clouds, accompanied by thunder and lightning will appear over the horizon and move over the region. The clouds are accompanied by a very heavy rain which will last upwards of three hours. Once the rain has finished, the city streets are littered with living fish. Since 1998 a festival has been held in honor of the event in the city of Yoro.

They were able to determine that all of the fish that appear are roughly the same size, and are all the same species. What's more puzzling is that this particular species of fish do not inhabit any nearby waters.

There are many theories about what is causing this phenomenon, some are scientific, some more religious and others a little more crazy, But no explanation is a 100% sure about this phenomenon.

Maria Camila Barranco