Harry Coumnas Stumbled Upon Whale Vomit Worth $2.5 Million!
Harry Coumnas , an angler, hit the jackpot after stumbling upon “Whale Vomit” worth $2.5 million. ‘Whale vomit’ or Ambergris is a very costly wax that originates as a secretion in the intestines of a whale. It can be found floating in tropical seas and is used in manufacturing costly perfumes. After 40 years of hand-to-mouth life of a fisherman, Harry Coumnas ’ childhood dream of winning the sea lottery came true on the morning when he, along with two of his friends, saw a mass of ambergris floating on the sea, releasing a nasty smell. Ambergris initially produces a fecal odor but with time, its odor becomes sweet and earthy. About finding the jackpot, he said that, “We used a rope to collect it and carry it inside the boat; I was told earlier that ambergris has an icky smell, but after a couple of days it imparts a pleasant scent. We rushed back to the beach with joy and happiness. After we made sure it was ambergris, we started cutting it in order to dry and sell it later.” ...