A video allegedly shows a dead mermaid which washed up on a beach in Florida. Is this real or fake? It’s not real. Let’s first take a look at the video, which has been in circulation for several years. The caption states: My recent discovery of a dead mermaid found washed up on the shores of Gators Pass located at west central coast of Florida. My emotional outburst and crude language forced me to add music otherwise I would not be able to post. The mermaid has been sent to Australia for further scientific study. (Note that the video has more dislikes than likes on YouTube.) Juan Cabana – ‘Valisna’ 2012 The origin of this mermaid was not the ocean, but the imagination of artist Juan Cabana. His biography on Coast to Coast AM reads, “Artist Juan Cabana, using the remains of dead fish and assorted animals as his medium, creates fantastic new lifeforms for people to enjoy today. His life-like creations reflect his interest in Cryptozoology, Anthropology and Science Fiction. Currently, sea monsters and mermaids are his central focus. Juan hopes to someday have the world’s largest sea creature museum.” This particular work of art is named Valisna 2012, [...]
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