Stirring up a turtle-shaped rock being offered for 1 billion VND in Nghe An

On June 11th, information appeared on Facebook about a family discovering a rock shaped like a turtle while digging the foundation for their house. After being posted, the image caused a stir among the public.

A strangely shaped rock resembling a turtle was discovered by locals while digging the foundation for their house. (Photo: NA)

According to our investigation, a few days ago, a man in Dong Hoanh hamlet (Dong Van commune, Tan Ky district, Nghe An province ) discovered a strangely shaped rock resembling a turtle while digging the foundation for his house. This rock was later purchased by a local resident. The initial purchase price was not disclosed.

Later, the rock was bought by Mr. LH (born in 1976, residing in Tan Ky district) and his group of friends for 100 million VND.

Mr. LH bought the turtle-shaped rock for 100 million VND. (Photo: HL)

“We bought the turtle-shaped rock in Dong Van commune for 100 million VND. Some people in the North also called to buy it for about 1 billion VND, but everyone refused to sell,” Mr. H. shared.

Speaking by phone, the Chairman of the People's Committee of Dong Van commune, Nguyen Van Thang, said that the local authorities did not have specific information about people digging up a rock shaped like a turtle. They are currently having the relevant authorities verify the information.

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/xon-xao-tang-da-hinh-con-rua-duoc-tra-gia-1-ty-dong-o-nghe-an-2153510.html