لغز! حورية بحر حقيقية عُثر عليها في نهر أفريقي، وما زال لغزها غامضًا

In the mysterious waters of South Africa’s Kaimana River, reports of mermaid sightings have intrigued locals, researchers, and tourists for decades. Known as the Kaimana mermaids or "Wotermid", these beings are described as beautiful women with pale skin and shimmering fish tails, said to possess supernatural powers that can influence human fate. Local legends trace their origins to the Khoi and San tribes, who believed the mermaids were water spirits guarding the river’s secrets. Archaeological findings of cave paintings over 3,000 years old depict half‑human, half‑fish figures, reinforcing the myth. Notable incidents include a 2008 encounter where construction workers saw a pale woman with a silver tail vanish into the water, and a 2013 disappearance of a German tourist who vanished while swimming, with witnesses claiming a hand emerged from the river. Despite official explanations citing strong currents, many locals attribute these events to the mermaids, keeping the mystery alive.