Recently, a significant fish stranding phenomenon has been reported at Sura Beach, Terengganu, with large numbers of ikan bilis (anchovies) washing ashore.
The incident has raised concerns among the public, particularly after a video uploaded on TikTok showed beachgoers collecting the stranded fish along the coast.
Catching Ikan Bilis
The video captured visitors seizing the moment, some even bringing net to collect the fish, while others grabbed handfuls and collect it into a bottle.
The sheer volume of ikan bilis thrashing in the shallow waters and leaping onto the beach was both surprising and exciting for those present, turning the scene into a frenzy of activity as people hurried to gather the unexpected bounty.
As the monsoon season approaches, residents are keeping a close watch on the situation, hoping that this unusual event doesn’t signal any upcoming disasters.
Netizens’ reaction
While some saw the event as a rare opportunity, many netizens expressed worry about the potential for a natural disaster, recalling the major floods that have struck the region in the past.
“It’s like the 2004 tsunami is about to happen, with fish surfacing on the beach.”
“There will be a big tide soon… when the fish come ashore.”
“This is how it usually is when the monsoon season approaches… a tsunami is a different thing, sis…”
Watch the full video here:
