Viral Video Shows 'Rain Of Worms' Pummeling Cars

By Jason Hall

March 12, 2023

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A viral video shows "a rain of worms" covering several vehicles in Beijing, China.

The clip, which was re-shared by the Rio Times' Twitter account, shows the aftermath of line of cars that were apparently pummeled falling worms.

A 'rain of worms' flooded Beijing this week, according to videos posted on social networks. In the images, it is possible to see the "animals" covering streets and vehicles," the Rio Times wrote.

The video also shows residents covering themselves with umbrellas as they appear to protect themselves from a possible worm storm. The cause of the strange hasn't yet been confirmed, however, the scientific journal Mother Nature Network acknowledged a theory that suggested the worms fell from the sky after being swept up by a strong wind, MSN.com reports.

The outlet hinted that similar incidents take place when bugs are swept up by strong winds or a whirlpool in nearby areas. Another possible theory suggested that the apparent worms may actually be poplar flowers, which are often confused with caterpillars when they fall from trees in the area, according to the scientific journal.

Social media users had varying responses to the strange video, with some suggesting that the video looked fake and was part of an elaborate prank. A similar incident took place when what was believed to be iguanas rained down from trees in Florida due to lower December temperatures, the Post reports.

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