Vietnamese fishermen save a rare and endangered species of oarfish.
Vietnamese fishermen save a rare and endangered species of oarfish.
A rare "doomsday" oarfish was rescued by fishermen after it became tangled in a fishing net in Kien Giang, Vietnam, on March 23, 2026. The incident was filmed at around 6:00 PM and is believed to be the first time locals have witnessed an oarfish caught in their nets.

The deep-sea creature, known for its long, ribbon-like body, is rarely seen near the surface, making the sighting highly unusual. In the video, the fishermen carefully work together to free the mysterious fish before safely releasing it back into the sea.

Oarfish are often associated with unusual ocean activity and are sometimes referred to as "doomsday fish" due to folklore linking them to seismic events, although such claims are not scientifically confirmed.