Frogs, fish and octopuses: 10 bizarre things that have fallen from the sky
From raining fish and spiders to money and even octopuses, people have seen some truly bizarre things falling from the sky. While some incidents have scientific explanations, others remain a mystery. Discover 10 of the strangest things that have ever fallen from the sky — you won't believe what's on the list!
Imagine walking outside and suddenly seeing fish, spiders or even golf balls falling from the sky. Sounds unbelievable, right? Yet, throughout history, there have been documented cases of strange and unexpected objects raining down from above. From frozen iguanas in Florida to blood-coloured rain in India, these bizarre occurrences have puzzled scientists and locals alike.
While some can be explained by natural phenomena like waterspouts and strong winds, others remain a complete mystery. Here’s a look at 10 of the weirdest things that have ever fallen from the sky—some of them will leave you completely stunned!
1. Meat (USA, 1876)
Chunks of raw meat mysteriously rained down over a small town in Kentucky. Scientists later suggested it was likely vultures regurgitating their meal mid-flight.
2. Frogs & Fish (Multiple Locations)
There have been numerous reports of frogs and fish falling from the sky, often linked to waterspouts that suck them up from lakes and drop them elsewhere. Some of the places inlcude Australia, Iran, Seria, Japan and Canada.
3. Money (Germany, 2007 and Kuwait, 2015)
In separate incidents, thousands of banknotes rained down on busy streets, causing a scramble.
4. Spiders (Australia, 2015 and Brazil, 2025)
Massive swarms of spiders have "rained" down due to a phenomenon called ballooning, where they release silk threads and get carried by the wind.
5. Blood-Coloured Rain (India, 1957 and 2001)
Red-coloured rain fell in Kerala, puzzling scientists. Studies suggest the colour came from airborne algae spores. Yellow, green and black rain was also reported.
6. Golf Balls (Florida, USA, 1969)
Dozens of golf balls suddenly fell from the sky during a rainstorm. The most likely explanation? A waterspout formed over a golf course pond.
7. Jelly (UK, Multiple occasions)
Mysterious blobs of jelly-like substance, sometimes called "star jelly," have appeared after meteor showers. Its origins remain unknown.
8. Worms (Scotland, 2011)
Schoolchildren were shocked when worms started raining down during a sports class. Scientists speculate they were lifted by strong winds.
9. Iguanas (Florida, USA, 2020)
Cold weather caused iguanas to "freeze" and fall from trees, making it seem like they were dropping from the sky.
10. Octopuses, Starfish, and Shrimps (China, 2018)
A powerful storm in Qingdao caused sea creatures like octopuses, starfish, and shrimp to rain down on the city. The phenomenon occurred due to strong winds and waterspouts lifting marine life from the ocean.