KUALA LUMPUR: An unusual event unfolded sometime this month as numerous anchovies washed ashore at Pantai Sura, Dungun, Terengganu.
A viral TikTok video by @rani1964hamid captured the scene, showing the anchovies leaping at the shoreline while a boy happily collected them in a bottle.
The unusual sight attracted considerable attention from beachgoers.
Netizens suggested that the presence of these fish may indicate changes in water temperature or shifts in weather patterns.
The video has garnered 124,800 views and 846 likes, eliciting mixed reactions from netizens.
User @Mr.PapaZack commented, "The monsoon season or the season of big waves is approaching."
Another user, @Azeez, expressed concern, saying, "I am afraid that other things will take place. May Allah protect us from that."
@Ani Adani noted, "Every fish that comes ashore is a sign of something not good," while @Roszalina Rashidi warned, "The tide will rise soon when the fish come ashore."
Conversely, @MEK DA remarked, "How fun to catch fish! Your support is here," and @Sarina encouraged, "Gather a lot, dear; it's a blessing from God. Save it in a jar for three months and then you can prepare a menu."
Finally, @inah jun reminisced, "I enjoy collecting fish by the beach; it reminds me of the old days."