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The discovery of a dead whale has changed the lives of some Yemeni fishermen.

Recently, Abdulhakeem and his fishermen friends set sail with their nets, as normal.

They came across a dead sperm whale floating in the sea.

Ambergris is a solid substance which forms in the digestive system of the whale.

It is used in the perfume industry to make quality scents.

When the fishermen pulled the whale's body to the shore and opened it up, they discovered a 12 kilogramme lump of ambergris.

This was later purchased by a businessman from the UAE for the sum of $1.5 million.

For these men, who live in a country which has been experiencing a terrible civil war, this is a fortune.

The discovery has allowed them to spend money on important purchases.

It has made their lives easier.

Life has definitely improved for these fishermen.

However, they'll carry on going out to sea because fishing is their passion.

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