Jumped right into hands: sardine invasion shocked beachgoers

Thousands of sardines jump out of the sea off the coast of the Philippines. This mysterious phenomenon has become a sensation among locals and social media users.

An unusual phenomenon was recorded in the Philippines, when thousands of sardines began jumping out of the sea, attracting the attention of locals, who rushed to take advantage of the opportunity for a successful catch.

A multitude of fish first rose to the surface of the water and then began jumping into the air, as if following some mysterious signal. Residents of nearby areas, having seen this, quickly armed themselves with fishing nets and bags to collect the sardines, which, in fact, jumped right into their hands.

A video of this rare incident quickly went viral on the Internet, where users expressed surprise and delight. Scenes of residents pulling out fish with buckets and nets were supplemented with the caption: "Hundreds of sardines splashed in shallow water off the coast of Cebu."