Experts Quarantine Man’s House Because He Kept A Rock He Found On the Beach

Steven Whitten was walking on the sandy shores of a beach when he stumbled upon what he thought was an amazing discovery. It was a rock, but it was unlike any he had ever seen before. So, he did what most people would do and he took it home with him.

Then he decided to call an expert to take a closer look at the foul smelling object. But something surprising happened. He found his home quarantined from the rest of the neighborhood by men in scary-looking hazmat suits as soon as he started investigating the item.

It Began With an Innocent Walk

It was the spring of 2016 and Steven Whitten was walking on Middleton Sands in Lancashire, England with his wife, Viola. This was his favorite spot because not only did it provide a great view of the Irish Sea, but it was also within walking distance of his home, Overton.

It Was a Hot Spot for People

Hikers and pet owners often frequented the shores of Middleton Sands, but Whitten and Viola preferred to stroll in a less crowded area so they could relax, enjoy the scenery and appreciate each other’s company. Unfortunately, something in the air messed with their picture perfect moment.

There Was a Foul Smell in the Air

During their walk, Whitten caught a whiff of an odious stench in the air. Since the shore often brought all kinds of scents, both pleasant and foul, he had no idea that he was about to encounter an object that was truly life altering.

It Smelled Like Decay

The stench was eerily similar to that of decay and they both assumed that a rotting fish had washed up on the shore. But they didn’t see one anywhere near their vicinity, so they decided to follow their noses towards the source and that’s when they found a lump of gray matter.