Excitement as fisherman singlehandedly kills huge sea ‘cow’, Manatee, worth millions of naira

An unnamed Nigerian fisherman is receiving praise for catching a Manatee, a huge sea mammal worth millions of naira.

Unidentified Nigerian fisherman is being lauded for catching a Manatee, a massive sea creature worth millions of naira.

According to a recent Facebook post by Niger Delta Insider, the celebration isn’t just due to the man’s deeds, but also to the rarity of such creatures in the region.

The post included a statement that read, “A fisherman from Ogbolobolo community in Ahoada West LGA, Rivers State, is being celebrated by his people for catching a huge Manatee (Sea cow).”

“According to them, this sea mammal, called ASANIMA in their local dialect, is rarely captured, which is why he is being hailed for his bravery.”

The post also included images of the man, who was already covered in white stuff, surrounded by community members.

Many people have flocked to the post’s comment area to express their thoughts on the capture of this massive and rare species.

See some reactions below:

Dagogo Achese: “This particular sea mammal is almost in extinction, we need to preserve some of these things for future generations to come.”

Deborah Abbey: “Seals should be preserved in our area and not killed and eaten. I come in peace oooo.”

Richman Igwe Uzuobor: “That man should be awarded the best fisherman ever liveth in this part of the world.”

Raphael Nwokama: “Well-done brotherman, wishing you many more wins IJN.”

Piriye Dobini: “These are species to be preserved because they are going into extinction. Let us protect our environment please.”

Umanah Iniodu: “We catch the small one last week for my side, very sweet and tasty.”

Ikiyán Köröbõ: “He should be arrested. These animals are already endangered in our water ways.”

Opeyemi Samuel Bello: “Congrats Chief. Your ancestors did it. You did it too. Enjoy your.”