Couple’s Beach Walk Leads to Rare “Whale Treasure” Worth Tens of Thousands
What started as an ordinary seaside stroll for Gary and Angela Williams quickly turned into a discovery that could change their lives.
While walking along Middleton Sands beach near Morecambe Bay, the couple noticed a strong, unpleasant smell drifting across the shore.
Following the scent, they stumbled upon a strange, waxy-looking “stone” that they soon suspected was something far more valuable: ambergris.
Often nicknamed “floating gold” or even “whale vomit,” ambergris is a rare substance formed in the intestines of sperm whales.
Over time, it hardens, drifts at sea for years, and eventually washes ashore.
Despite its off-putting smell—described as a mix of manure and squid—it is highly prized in the luxury perfume industry for its unique scent-fixative qualities.
The lump the couple found weighed 1.57 kg, making it slightly smaller than a rugby ball.
To put that in perspective, another piece discovered in Morecambe in 2013 weighed 2.7 kg and was estimated to be worth up to £120,000.
Currently, Gary, an engineer, and Angela, a nurse, are consulting experts in France and New Zealand to confirm the authenticity of their find.
If verified, its value could reach an incredible £50,000 or more—enough, Gary says, to help them fulfill a dream of buying a seaside caravan.
Ambergris remains one of the ocean’s most mysterious treasures. Though its origins are far from glamorous, collectors and perfumers see it as an invaluable natural resource.
For Gary and Angela, their unusual discovery might just transform an ordinary walk on the beach into the beginning of a life-changing adventure.
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