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Mermaid. Malta

ID #1599814565
Added Fri, 11/09/2020
Author July N.
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Initial data

Initial information from sources or from an eyewitness
Incident date: 
08.1971
Location: 
Malta

A scuba diving instructor named Ian Skinner was swimming at a depth of 130 feet (39.5 m) when he saw a light ahead and was attracted by both curiosity and something like an unknown force. 

Over the next ridge, and much farther, he saw a very beautiful young woman, tall and slender, with a beautiful figure, standing at the entrance of a large cave. 

"The brightness of the environment added to the serenity and calmness of the spectacle." 

He thought he was suffering from nitrogen poisoning and looked at the depth gauge, which showed a depth of 230 feet (69.9 m). Then she said:

"Hi, I've been waiting for you, don't worry, you're safe with me." 

Skinner stepped back, but she smiled, walked over to him, and held out her hand. The hand felt warm, sensual, and safe, and his fear was gone. She spoke again:

"When you come back to me, I will wait for you, then you will stay with me forever. I have a gift for you.»

She handed Skinner a small amphora-shaped jar. As he rose, he could see her waving her hand as she slowly disappeared from view. Skinner appeared, still carrying the amphora, which was later identified as a Phoenician vessel of incense.

Original news

Date: August  1971
Location:  Coast of Malta
Time:  daytime
Summary:  A scuba diving instructor named Ian Skinner was swimming at a depth of 130 ft when he saw a light ahead of him and was drawn toward it both by curiosity and what seemed like an unknown force. Over the next ridge and very much further down, he saw a very beautiful young woman, tall and slim, with a lovely figure, standing at the entrance to a large cave. “The incandescence of the surrounding area added to the serenity and calm of the sight.” He thought he could be suffering from nitrogen narcosis and he looked at the depth gauge, which revealed a depth of 230 ft down. Then she spoke “Hello, I have been waiting for you, do not be afraid, with me you are safe.” Skinner backed away but she smiled, walked toward him, and held out her hand. The hand felt warm, sensual, and safe, and his fear disappeared. She spoke again, “When you return to me I will be waiting for you, then you will stay with me forever. I have a gift for you.” She handed Skinner a small jar shaped like an amphora. As he ascended, he saw her waving as she slowly faded from view. Skinner surfaced still carrying the amphora, which was later identified as a Phoenician scent jar
Source:  Mike Dash, Borderlands

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