Nature can truly be horrifying at times.
A Fox News report noted that thousands of sea cucumbers have washed ashore in Seaside, Oregon. The creatures, which are rarely seen on the surface of the sand, provided quite a surprise to onlookers. Tiffany Boothe, the assistant manager of Seaside Aquarium, told the Associated Press that the sea cucumbers are “literally littering the tideline.”
The sea cucumbers measure half an inch in length and can grow to upwards of 6 inches. As Fox discussed, once these critters reach shore, they are unable to return to their natural habitat, so they are likely to die on the surface.
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As NBC Right Now reported, the creatures came ashore after a combination of low tide and heavy surf created conditions for this phenomenon.
This intriguing sign comes as “Doomsday oarfish” have been spotted off shorelines near Mexico and California, and researchers captured the first colossal squid on camera earlier this year. Fossils of an ancient “sword dragon” have even been unveiled recently, all pointing to one question: Is there something bigger happening right now with creation?
Even animals on land have taken a sharp turn lately. Rabbits, squirrels, and deer with strange growths on their faces have become more common across the United States in 2025, suggesting something unusual is happening in nature.
These bizarre events in nature—creatures washing ashore, strange mutations, and unprecedented sightings of oceanic giants—serve as a stark reminder that the natural world is not as stable as it once seemed. The Bible speaks of turmoil in the natural order as a signal of God’s coming judgment (Lk. 21:25–26). These unusual sightings are not just curiosities; they are whispers from creation pointing to a time when the world will experience signs and wonders, both in the heavens and on the earth, revealing the nearness of the end times.
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The unusual patterns in nature are a living testimony that the prophetic Scriptures are being fulfilled before our eyes, urging humanity to recognize the signs and turn toward the One who holds the destiny of all creation in His hands.
Abby Trivett is a writer and editor for Charisma Media and has a passion for sharing the gospel through the written word. She holds two degrees from Regent University, a B.A. in Communication with a concentration in Journalism and a Master of Arts in Journalism. She is the author of the upcoming book, The Power of Suddenly: Discover How God Can Change Everything in a Moment.
