Japanese papers received at Victoria, B. C., by the steamer Athenia, publish a report that fishermen took a live mermaid off Yacyma, Luchu islands, and the mermaid was brought to Tokio [Tokyo] and exhibited at Yeno park.

The Garland Globe. (Garland, Utah), 23 March 1907. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.