Local Editor

A mysterious jelly-like creature with a mustard hue and a "fringe" has been discovered by locals on one of the country's beaches, the Mirror reported citing eyewitnesses.

A picture of the animal was then sent to Sapphire Coast Marine Discovery Centre in Eden, who asked the public for help identifying the creature, according to the Mirror.

Social media users began to theories about the creature's origins and put forth their ideas. Some have suggested that the photo shows a jellyfish, but could not find the corresponding species in reference books.

"It would appear this isn't the entire animal, but rather a section or portion of a larger jellyfish. 'Catostylus mosaicus' commonly known as the Blubber Jelly. Its color is due to symbiotic algae in its body wall, so the color can vary depending on location", the center wrote later on its Facebook page, adding that “it appears to have been damaged by something”.

One Facebook user immediately compared the deep sea creature to "Donald Trump's hairpiece".

Source: News Agencies, Edited by website team