Man Posts Photo Of ‘Rock’ Found On Beach Until Doctor Tells Him What It Really Is

Something Strange

He called for help as soon as he started suspecting that the strange “rock” he found on the beach might not have been a rock at all. Not long after, he was standing outside his house watching as it was being closed off and quarantined.

A little while later, a man wearing a complete set of protective gear approached him and reported his findings. But he could do nothing more than stand there with his mouth agape.

Taking A Stroll

It had all begun in the Spring of 2016. Steven Whitten and his wife, Viola, were taking a walk along Middleton Sands, their favorite stretch of beach in Lancashire, England.

The beach, which offers breathtaking views out into the Irish Sea, was only a stone’s throw away from their home in the village of Overton.

Their Favorite Spot

While Middleton Sands is a popular spot among hikers and dog owners, Steven and Viola preferred walking along a less popular area of the beach.

They were admiring the view when Steven began to notice a strange, acrid smell in the air. Little did they know, they were about to stumble onto something that would change their lives.

A Strange Rock

The unwitting couple followed the foul smell right to its source. There, lying washed up on the beach, was an odd and odorous rock about the size of a football. It had been worn smooth by years of being pummelled by the waves, and it seemed to have a strange, waxy texture.

What had they found?

Was It Special?

Steven touched the rock gingerly. He had read about strange beach finds in the area before, but he had never heard of anything like this being found in the area.

With his curiosity piqued, he picked it up and wrapped it in Viola’s scarf. He couldn’t wait to get online to see if his suspicions were true.