
Weird Texas: The Bizarre Treasures Washing Ashore on Our Beaches
Okay, folks, get ready to dive into the wild and wacky world of Texas beach finds. Forget seashells and sand dollars; Jace Tunnell from Texas A&M-Corpus Christi’s Harte Research Institute is out here showing us the truly bizarre stuff that washes ashore from time to time.
Tunnell has what might be the coolest job in the Lone Star State. He spends his days beachcombing and posting his strange finds online for the world to see. Recently, he’s been spotting creatures that look like something straight out of a horror movie. Case in point: the fireworm. This bad boy is a creepy, crawly ocean dweller that’ll make your skin crawl just looking at it! Tunnell found one hanging out on a log on Mustang Island, and he didn’t hold back in his weekly YouTube video. He called it one of the “gnarliest-looking creatures in the ocean.” No arguments here!
But wait, there’s more. If fireworms weren’t enough to fuel your nightmares, let’s talk about the creepy dolls. Yes, you read that right: creepy dolls. Tunnell has a knack for finding headless Barbies, weathered baby dolls, and other haunting toys that look like they’ve come straight from the set of a low-budget horror flick. One of his Facebook posts summed it up perfectly: “Your worst nightmares are washing up right now!”
Now, before you swear off beach trips forever, it’s worth noting that most of these oddities are harmless. Tunnell’s quirky finds are more fascinating than frightening—and they’re a reminder that Texas beaches have way more than just sun and sand.
So next time you’re out beachcombing, keep an eye out. You might not find a fireworm, but who knows? Maybe you’ll stumble across the next creepy doll to add to Tunnell’s collection. Or start your own!
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