Highway users in Mason County, Washington, witnessed a surreal sight as salmon swam across a flooded road.
Nathaniel Nagel filmed the unusual scene on Skokomish Valley Road in November, explaining that heavy rain and melting snow frequently cause the Skokomish River to overflow.
The flooding coincides with the annual return of chum salmon, which instinctively follow the water’s path—even if it leads them onto roads.
The fish, swept off course, are attempting to reach their spawning grounds before laying eggs and completing their life cycle.
Nathaniel Nagel filmed the unusual scene on Skokomish Valley Road in November, explaining that heavy rain and melting snow frequently cause the Skokomish River to overflow.
The flooding coincides with the annual return of chum salmon, which instinctively follow the water’s path—even if it leads them onto roads.
The fish, swept off course, are attempting to reach their spawning grounds before laying eggs and completing their life cycle.
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01:00So that's pretty crazy. I don't think I've ever seen that before.
01:30I don't think I've ever seen anything like this before.
02:00I don't think I've ever seen anything like this before.
02:30I don't think I've ever seen anything like this before.
03:00I don't think I've ever seen anything like this before.