Pakistani Fisherman Strikes Millions with Sale of Rare Fish
Published on: November 10, 2023.
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Pakistani Fisherman Strikes Gold, Earning Millions by Selling Rare Fish
In a remarkable turn of events, a fisherman from Karachi, Pakistan, has become a millionaire overnight after auctioning a load of rare fish with incredible medicinal properties. Haji Baloch, a resident of the impoverished Ibrahim Hyderi fishing village, and his team successfully captured the highly prized golden fish, locally known as “Sowa,” from the Arabian Sea on Monday.
According to Mubarak Khan of the Pakistan Fishermen Folk Forum, the entire catch was sold for a staggering 70 million rupees at the Karachi harbor on Friday morning during the fishermen’s auction. The Sowa fish is considered invaluable and rare due to the healing and medicinal properties found in substances extracted from its belly. Additionally, a thread-like substance from the fish is commonly utilized in surgical procedures.
Baloch reveals, “In the auction, each fish can fetch around 7 million rupees.” This lucrative price is justified by the fish’s immense demand in East Asian countries. Weighing between 20 to 40 kilograms and reaching lengths of up to 1.5 meters, the Sowa fish holds both cultural and traditional significance, being used in traditional medicines and local cuisine.
Describing the fortunate encounter, Haji states, “While fishing in the open sea of Karachi, we stumbled upon this massive cache of golden fish, bringing us an unexpected windfall.” Baloch intends to share the newfound wealth with his crew of seven individuals.
It’s worth noting that these fish come close to the coast only during the breeding season, adding to their rarity and value.
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