'Miracle' linked to ancient biblical end times prophecy stuns believers AND scientists

Freshwater springs and pockets of wildlife have emerged beside the shrinking Dead Sea, prompting believers to draw links with ancient biblical visions. 03:08, Tue, Jul 28, 2026 Updated: 03:08, Tue, Jul 28, 2026 Freshwater pools supporting plants and aquatic life have appeared beside the world's saltiest sea (Image: Getty)A series of freshwater pools emerging beside the shrinking Dead Sea has drawn the attention from believers who say the unusual landscape bears similarities to ancient biblical descriptions of a future religious restoration.The Dead Sea, a landlocked salt lake bordered by Jordan to the east, the West Bank to the west and Israel to the southwest, sits within the Jordan Rift Valley and is the lowest exposed land elevation on Earth.Although the region has long been associated with salt, silence and a lack of visible life, new freshwater springs have created small areas where plants, insects and aquatic organisms can survive.The discoveries are particularly striking because the Dead Sea lies around 1,400 feet below sea level and has a salinity of roughly 34 per cent, making it almost 10 times saltier than the ocean.Its dense waters contain high concentrations of mineral...